Canadian lawmakers apologize for recognizing Yaroslav Hunka, a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II, in the House of Commons, offering him a standing ovation after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address, sparking controversy and outrage.
The Kremlin criticized the presentation of a Ukrainian man who served in a Nazi unit as a hero in Canada's parliament, emphasizing the need to preserve the memory of Nazi crimes and condemning the lack of awareness about World War Two and fascism among the younger generation.
Canada has faced controversy as members of its House of Commons applauded a former fighter from a Nazi military unit accused of war crimes during WWII, prompting criticism from Jewish groups and the Russian government.
Canadian lawmakers celebrate Ukrainian Nazi during a parliament visit, causing embarrassment to Canada and leading to calls for the Speaker of the House to resign.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces calls for an apology and resignation after a tribute ceremony in Parliament honored a veteran who was revealed to have been part of a Nazi division in WWII, sparking a diplomatic embarrassment and raising concerns about Russia's misinformation machine.
The Speaker of Canada's Parliament, Anthony Rota, is facing calls to resign after honoring a man who served in a Nazi unit during World War II, leading to embarrassment and criticism from Canadian officials and the public.
The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons has resigned after inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit in World War II to Parliament, causing outrage and embarrassment.
Rep. Matt Gaetz apologized after sending a fundraising email that accused fellow Republicans of teaming up with progressive House members, with his colleague Rep. Mike Lawler pointing out that it was Gaetz himself who had worked with "RADICAL DEMOCRATS" to remove a former Speaker.
