Ukraine Demotes Commander for Speaking About Troop Training

A Ukrainian battalion commander, who spoke to The Washington Post about the poor training of troops and their impact on Ukraine's position on the battlefield, has quit his post after being demoted by his superiors. The commander, known as Kupol, hoped his comments would lead to better training for Ukrainian soldiers. His punishment has sparked outrage among some in Ukraine, who believe his comments reflected a necessary truth that Ukrainian leaders are unwilling to hear. Russian and Ukrainian forces are currently locked in a grinding artillery war, with neither side seemingly strong enough to make serious territorial gains.