Russia: Canadian recognition of veteran from Nazi unit is 'outrageous'

Yaroslav Hunka, 98, received two standing ovations from Canadian lawmakers. Hunka served in World War Two as a member of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is applauded by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following his speech at the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada September 22, 2023.

(photo credit: REUTERS/Blair Gable/Pool)

ByREUTERS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 21:45

Updated: SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 06:58

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