(CNN) Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has defended its decision to train female soldiers to march in high heels, following an outcry from local lawmakers. They have been training twice a day to master the steps and are progressing well, Major Eugene Balabushka told Army Inform. Balabushka confirmed the plan to wear high heels during the parade. "Today, for the first time, training takes place in high-heeled shoes," she told Army Inform. However, the decision to march in high heels angered a number of lawmakers after local media picked up images published by the defense ministry.

Source: CNN July 05, 2021 15:22 UTC