Posted 9/27/2023, 5:52:50 AM

Canadian Speaker Resigns After Introducing Nazi Veteran During Zelenskyy Speech

Speaker of Canada's House of Commons resigned for inviting Nazi veteran to Parliament when Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke.
Speaker Anthony Rota introduced 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for Nazi military unit in WW2, as a "war hero".
All opposition parties called for Rota's resignation after the incident brought "shame and embarrassment".
Rota took full responsibility, saying recognizing Hunka caused "pain to individuals and communities".
Incident seen as propaganda victory for Putin, who calls Ukraine leaders "neo-Nazis", despite Zelenskyy being Jewish.

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