Trudeau's Nazi-linked veteran tributes spark international outrage

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Trudeau's Nazi-linked veteran tributes spark international outrage
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called the invitation of a Ukrainian man with Nazi ties to parliament "deeply embarrassing" and "extremely upsetting." Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old who fought for a Nazi unit in World War Two, received a standing ovation during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota, who invited Hunka, has apologized and faces calls to resign. Trudeau did not call for Rota's resignation but emphasized the need to push back against Russian disinformation and support Ukraine. The incident has drawn criticism from Poland's Ambassador to Canada and sparked concerns about the vetting process for such events.

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