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Deputy PM says former Speaker Anthony Rota made a ‘grave error,’ but asserts that the Russian President was exploiting his mistake for propaganda purposes

Whatever Putin’s intentions are, he is hemmed in by limited capabilities.

Whatever Putin’s intentions are, he is hemmed in by limited capabilities.

Canada Nazi row puts spotlight on Ukraines WWII past

The monument in Oakville, around 25 miles from Toronto, honors the 14th Waffen SS division, which Yaroslav Hunka served in,

The monument in Oakville, around 25 miles from Toronto, honors the 14th Waffen SS division, which Yaroslav Hunka served in,

For decades, Jewish groups have criticised monuments that celebrate Ukrainian veterans in Canada.

The fallout continued over Parliament's recognition of a man who fought for the Nazis and there are now renewed calls to remove two monuments in Edmonton with ties to the regime.

Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota's failure to vet a Ukrainian WW II veteran who fought for Nazi Germany points to a lack of education in the West on 20th-century history in Eastern Europe, say historians. Rota stepped down as House Speaker after inviting Yaroslav Hunka to the Ukraine president's address to Canada's Parliament.

Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov has spoken out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and says he and other Russians in the NHL couldn’t come to an agreement on a statement.