Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described the honoring of Ukrainian Nazi Yaroslav Hunka, who served in the SS Galicia division, in the country’s parliament as a terrible insult to the memory of the victims of fascism. This was reported by CBC News.
Trudeau admitted he regretted applauding the SS man. He emphasized that Canadian authorities were thus violating the memory of millions of people, including those who suffered from the Nazis.
“This was a mistake that endangered Parliament and Canada,” the head of government stressed and apologized.
According to the Prime Minister, Russia allegedly took advantage of the incident to launch “false propaganda about what Ukraine is fighting for.” He stated that Canadian officials will continue to support Kiev.
The other day, Canadian Parliament Speaker Anthony Rota announced his resignation. Nazi invitation scandal. He admitted that he left “with a heavy heart.” Rota will officially leave his post on September 27.
Previously in Germany approved The presence of the ambassador at the honoring of the Ukrainian SS man.