Elian Peltier and Maria Varenikova, The New York Times Published: 04 Jul 2021 01:12 PM BdST Updated: 04 Jul 2021 01:12 PM BdST In a photo provided by the Ukrainian military that has received widespread criticism, cadets practice marching in heels in Kyiv ahead of a military parade. Ukrainian Defence Ministry Press, via Agence France-Presse Getty Images
The official pictures aimed to display the next generation of the Ukrainian army: Dozens of female cadets marching in their fatigues and high heels, before a parade next month honouring the country’s 30th anniversary of independence. ); }
But after a flurry of angry responses from lawmakers, a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Defence and sceptical feedback from the cadets this past week, the Ukrainian military changed its position on the footwear, acknowledging the challenges of marching in heels.
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