Progress in the situation between Russia and Ukraine: Russia will ask Canada to explain its tribute to Nazi veterans, and the UK reiterates its support for Ukraine
China News Service, Beijing, September 25th Comprehensive News: The Russian Ambassador to Canada said that Russia will send a diplomatic note to Canada on the 25th regarding the Canadian Parliament’s tribute to Nazi veterans, asking the other side to explain the matter. British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps once again reiterated the UK’s support for Ukraine on the 24th.
The Russian Satellite News Agency reported that Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov said that regarding the Canadian House of Representatives inviting a Ukrainian veteran who served in the Nazi forces and paying tribute to him, he will report to the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 25th. The Prime Minister’s Office issued a note requesting an explanation on the matter.
The man reportedly served in the Galician Division of the Waffen SS. The division, composed of Ukrainian nationalists, not only fought against the Soviet Red Army, but was also known for its atrocities against Jews, Poles, Belarusians, and others.
According to Reuters, the man was invited as a “Hero of Ukraine” to listen to Ukrainian President Zelensky’s speech in the Canadian Parliament on the 22nd. This incident attracted condemnation from many Jewish rights groups.
Canadian House of Representatives Speaker Anthony Rota issued an apology statement on the 24th. Rota said she “learned additional information” that made her regret her decision to invite the man, and offered her deepest apologies to the Jewish community in Canada and around the world. Rota said that neither the Canadian congressman nor the Ukrainian delegation knew about the matter in advance, and he will bear full responsibility for his actions.
According to CNN, Grant Shapps was asked on the 24th what the UK would do if a Republican is elected president of the United States and decides to withdraw support for Ukraine in the future. Shapps responded that the UK would continue to stand with Ukraine regardless of the outcome of next year’s US election.
According to TASS news agency, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated on the 25th that the Russian air defense system destroyed and intercepted eight Ukrainian drones that day over the northwest Black Sea, Crimea, Bryansk and Kursk regions.
According to CNN, Ukrainian military officials stated on the 25th that the port of Odessa in southern Ukraine was attacked by Russia at night.
The Southern Defense Force of Ukraine stated on social media that Russia launched two supersonic missiles, 12 cruise missiles and 19 drones towards Odessa overnight.
According to CNN, Polish President Duda said on the 24th that Poland has prepared transit corridors to enable Ukrainian food to reach the countries in greatest need through its territory.
According to French media reports, Zelensky said on the 24th that he met with American entrepreneurs and financiers during his current visit to the United States to discuss investment opportunities in Ukraine. He said American businessmen were prepared to make major investments in Ukraine’s reconstruction.
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2023-09-25 13:53:00
