Canadian House Speaker Apologizes for Praising Ukrainian WWII Veteran Who Served in Nazi Unit

Canada's House Speaker Anthony Rota apologized for praising Ukrainian veteran Yaroslav Hunka, 98, who served in a Nazi unit during WWII.
Jewish groups were deeply troubled that a veteran of a Nazi division involved in Jewish genocide was celebrated in parliament.
Hunka was in the gallery when Rota called him a "hero" during Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit. Trudeau was present.
Rota took full responsibility, saying he regretted his decision and apologized to Jewish communities.
The incident sparked criticism of both Rota and Trudeau, but Trudeau denied knowing of plans to invite or recognize Hunka.

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Posted 9/25/2023, 4:28:06 PM

Canadian House Speaker Apologizes for Praising Ukrainian WWII Veteran Who Served in Nazi Unit

Canada's House Speaker Anthony Rota apologized for praising Ukrainian veteran Yaroslav Hunka, 98, who served in a Nazi unit during WWII.
Jewish groups were deeply troubled that a veteran of a Nazi division involved in Jewish genocide was celebrated in parliament.
Hunka was in the gallery when Rota called him a "hero" during Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit. Trudeau was present.
Rota took full responsibility, saying he regretted his decision and apologized to Jewish communities.
The incident sparked criticism of both Rota and Trudeau, but Trudeau denied knowing of plans to invite or recognize Hunka.

bbc.com

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