Lost in Translation

Imminent inevitability in Ukraine's underpants

Imminent and inevitable are synonyms, with a difference. An event that is “imminent” is about to happen, occur or take place very soon, especially an event (like a blitzkrieg) which won’t last long. An “inevitable” event is something that’s impossible to avoid or prevent.

Note to top Ukrainian officials: Google Translate does not pick up on this ambiguity, and neither have you.