Canada's Parliament Speaker Apologizes for Honoring Nazi-Linked Veteran During Zelenskyy Visit

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons, Anthony Rota, apologized for recognizing 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II, during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit. Rota introduced Hunka as a war hero who fought for the First Ukrainian Division, but later expressed regret for his decision. Rota apologized to Jewish communities and accepted full responsibility for his actions. The First Ukrainian Division, also known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division, was responsible for the mass murder of innocent civilians. Various organizations and individuals have called for an apology and an explanation of how Hunka was invited to the Canadian Parliament.