Canadian Parliament applauds a Nazi, Zelensky shows support.
The Canadian Parliament gave a rousing standing ovation to a literal Nazi on Friday, showcasing the current state of the West’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine.
Led by the charismatic Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the esteemed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the assembly enthusiastically applauded Yaroslave Hunka, a Ukrainian Nazi who valiantly fought in World War II as part of one of the infamous Waffen-SS units. Zelensky even pumped his fist multiple times in solidarity with the former Nazi fighter.
Speaker Anthony Rota introduced Hunka and expressed gratitude for his service, vaguely describing him as “a Ukrainian Canadian war veteran from the Second World War who fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians.” The admission that Hunka fought against the Soviets, who were allied with the United States against the Nazis for the majority of the war, should have raised eyebrows.
Hunka’s Waffen-SS unit, comprised of ethnic Ukrainians, has been “accused of killing Polish and Jewish civilians, and [was] visited by SS leader Heinrich Himmler in 1944,” according to the Independent. Himmler, arguably Adolf Hitler’s No. 2 and the man responsible for centralizing the Nazis’ system of concentration camps, formed the Waffen-SS force that would become infamous during the war. Multiple Waffen-SS units were “proven to have committed numerous war crimes, most notoriously at Oradour-sur-Glane, Marzabotto and in the Malmedy massacre,” notes the Jewish Virtual Library.
The Canadian Parliament faced rightful criticism for celebrating the Nazi veteran as a “Ukrainian hero and a Canadian hero.” The nonprofit Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies issued a strong statement, demanding that “an apology is owed to every Holocaust survivor and veteran of the Second World War who fought the Nazis, and an explanation must be provided as to how this individual entered the hallowed halls of Canadian Parliament and received recognition from the Speaker of the House and a standing ovation.”
Two days later, Rota apologized, claiming he and other officials were unaware of the Ukrainian’s affiliation with the Nazis — despite clearly knowing that Hunka fought “against the Russians.”
“In my remarks following the address of the President of Ukraine, I recognized an individual in the gallery. I have subsequently become aware of more information which causes me to regret my decision to do so,” Rota said in a statement.
A spokeswoman for Trudeau threw Rota under the bus, stating, ”no advance notice was provided to the Prime Minister’s Office, nor the Ukrainian delegation, about the invitation or the recognition. The Speaker had his own allotment of guest seating at Friday’s address, which were determined by the Speaker and his office alone.” Neither Trudeau nor Zelensky has apologized for joining the applause.
What were the motives behind the Canadian Parliament’s decision to honor a former Nazi fighter?
The controversial incident that occurred in the Canadian Parliament last week has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the state of international affairs. The standing ovation given to Yaroslave Hunka, a former Nazi, has highlighted the current proxy war between the West and Russia in Ukraine.
Led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the assembly applauded Hunka, a Ukrainian Nazi who fought in World War II as part of the notorious Waffen-SS units. Shockingly, even President Zelensky pumped his fist in solidarity with the former Nazi fighter, causing further dismay.
Speaker Anthony Rota introduced Hunka, referring to him as a “Ukrainian Canadian war veteran from the Second World War who fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians.” This vague description conveniently fails to acknowledge that Hunka fought against the Soviets, who were allies of the United States against the Nazis for the majority of the war. This omission should raise serious questions about the motives behind celebrating such an individual.
Hunka’s Waffen-SS unit, consisting of ethnic Ukrainians, has been accused of committing heinous war crimes. Visited by SS leader Heinrich Himmler in 1944, the unit has been linked to the killing of Polish and Jewish civilians. Himmler, the man responsible for the Nazis’ concentration camps, was a central figure in the Nazi regime.
Multiple Waffen-SS units have been proven to have committed numerous war crimes during World War II. These include the infamous Oradour-sur-Glane massacre, the Marzabotto massacre, and the Malmedy massacre. Their actions go against the principles of humanity and decency, making any celebration or acknowledgment of their members deeply unsettling.
The Canadian Parliament’s decision to honor Hunka as a “Ukrainian hero and a Canadian hero” has been met with rightful criticism. Organizations like the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies have expressed their appallment and issued statements condemning the standing ovation. They argue that celebrating a Nazi veteran sends the wrong message and undermines the values of justice and equality that society holds dear.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of historical awareness and the need to reflect on our actions. It raises questions about the moral compass of political leaders and the international community as a whole. The Canadian Parliament must address this issue and take steps to rectify the situation by acknowledging the gravity of their mistake and reevaluating the criteria for honoring individuals. Only by learning from our past can we ensure a brighter, more tolerant future.
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