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politics2 years ago

Trudeau condemns tribute to Nazi veteran in Canadian Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called the invitation of a Ukrainian man with Nazi ties to parliament "deeply embarrassing" for Canada. Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old veteran who fought for a Nazi unit in World War Two, received a standing ovation during a visit by Ukraine's president. House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota, who invited Hunka, has apologized and faces calls to resign. Trudeau expressed his upset over the incident and emphasized the need to push back against Russian disinformation regarding Ukraine. The decision to honor Hunka has drawn criticism from Poland's ambassador and Jewish groups, while the Kremlin called it "outrageous."

politics2 years ago

Zelenskyy Joins Canadian Parliament in Honoring WWII Veteran with Controversial Past

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a standing ovation from the Canadian Parliament during his visit, which included honoring a 98-year-old Ukrainian immigrant, Yaroslav Hunka, who fought in a Nazi military formation accused of war crimes. Hunka, a veteran from the Second World War, was recognized for his support of Ukrainian independence and the troops. The unit he fought with, the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (also known as SS Galichina), is honored by controversial monuments in Canada, Australia, Philadelphia, and Detroit, with Jewish groups calling for their removal. Zelenskyy, who denounced a march honoring SS Galichina in Kyiv earlier this year, was photographed smiling and raising a fist during the ovation.