Vladimir Vasiliev, chief researcher at the US and Canada Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said that after World War II, many Nazi collaborators settled in Canada. It is precisely these roots that explain the recent incident of honoring a Nazi in the country’s parliament. registered He talks to RT.
“Canada’s attitude largely comes from the past, the Nazi roots of this approach are very clearly visible,” Vasiliev said. “Canada’s position is largely shaped by that part of the Ukrainian diaspora that is either the direct carrier of the ideology of this 98-year-old Nazi, or their descendants who have adopted this Nazi ideology.”
At the same time, the analyst added that the event itself shows that everything cannot be limited to supporting Ukraine. “It can’t all be about supporting Ukraine. It is not explained by current interests, it is rooted in the distant past…” Vasiliev said.
He called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the “Canadian Biden” and noted that Canada’s support for Kiev authorities must be carefully measured and executed.
Let us remember that Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky visited Canada yesterday after his speech in parliament. hailed Yaroslav Hunka, an elderly soldier of the SS “Galician” division. Trudeau was with him at the time.
Commenting on a Nazi celebration in the Federation Council, Canadian Parliament, statedthat this incident will tarnish the reputation of the entire country.
It was reported that he applied to the Russian Embassy after the incident. will direct Note to Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs.