Canadian Parliament Honors WWII Veteran, Later Revealed as Member of Nazi SS Unit

Canadian House of Commons honored 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, calling him a "hero" for fighting for Ukraine's independence in WWII. He received a standing ovation.
It later emerged Hunka was part of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, a notorious Nazi unit responsible for crimes against humanity during the Holocaust.
Jewish advocacy groups expressed outrage over the recognition given to Hunka in Parliament. The House Speaker apologized and took full responsibility.
The incident provided fodder for Russian claims that Ukraine has Nazi and far-right leanings, which they use to justify the invasion.
While Ukraine does have some far-right elements, the Russian claim that Ukraine is overrun by neo-Nazis is considered exaggerated propaganda.

Canadian House of Commons honored 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, calling him a "hero" for fighting for Ukraine's independence in WWII. He received a standing ovation.
It later emerged Hunka was part of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, a notorious Nazi unit responsible for crimes against humanity during the Holocaust.
Jewish advocacy groups expressed outrage over the recognition given to Hunka in Parliament. The House Speaker apologized and took full responsibility.
The incident provided fodder for Russian claims that Ukraine has Nazi and far-right leanings, which they use to justify the invasion.
While Ukraine does have some far-right elements, the Russian claim that Ukraine is overrun by neo-Nazis is considered exaggerated propaganda.