The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran met with the cadets who are to take part in the parade on the Independence Day of the country, and discussed with them the dress uniform, the press service of the Defense Ministry reports..

In particular, the issue of high-heeled shoes was raised, which caused a scandal in the Verkhovna Rada..

“Having listened to the proposals of the cadets who actively participated in the conversation, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine instructed the profile deputy to consider the possibility of purchasing the required number of samples of experimental shoe models specifically for the anniversary Parade,” the message says..

In addition, Taran expressed regret that some political forces used this pretext for "

Earlier, a scandal erupted in the Verkhovna Rada over the plans of the Ministry of Defense to bring women military personnel to the Independence Day parade in heels on August 24. A group of deputies demanded explanations and apologies from Taran, he was also given high-heeled shoes.

Subsequently, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine agreed to replace the high-heeled shoes with other women's shoes for cadets of military institutes who are being prepared to participate in the parade for the Independence Day of the country..