Ukrainian troops to receive new ration packs with vegan, kosher, and halal options
The Ukrainian army is set to revamp the military ration packs to accommodate religious, medical, and ethical needs, with new options set to be introduced from December 2024. The updated rations will include vegan, kosher, and halal selections, said the ministry in its statement on Wednesday.
The Ministry sought the thoughts on the menu update from several churches including the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, as well as Islamic and Jewish communities. They have also collaborated with animal protection organizations such as “Every Animal” and UAnimals, alongside market representatives. These stakeholders will provide feedback and suggestions to the Ministry’s relevant department.
“This is not just about nutrition but also about respecting the beliefs of every soldier,” the Ministry added.
Amendments to Ukraine’s enforcement proceedings legislation, initiated by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, have entered into force. Among other measures, the reform provides for the automated lifting of attachments on bank accounts immediately after debts in enforcement proceedings have been fully settled. The main practical benefit for citizens is the complete elimination of the need to contact an enforcement officer in person and wait for paper decisions once the debt has been paid.
The 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade has received another batch of supplies as part of Rinat Akhmetov’s Steel Front military initiative. This time, the military received seven quad bikes and four mobile shower and bath units.
In my previous column, I wrote about social innovations in Ukraine. Those innovations are part of civic resilience and the democratization of security, which Europe is paying close attention to right now. The EU is trying to work out how to spread responsibility for its own security across society as a whole, rather than leaving it to institutions alone. It is looking for concrete ways to bring ordinary people into the work of defense and resistance.
Petro Poroshenko’s lawyers have appealed to the High Anti-Corruption Court demanding that NABU be obligated to register proceedings regarding the fact of exerting influence on the court and to recognize Petro Poroshenko as a victim in the case of the Deputy Head of the Office of the President, Iryna Mudra, due to her pressure on Supreme Court judges who were considering a lawsuit to overturn sanctions.
Internationally recognized brands and financial institutions should direct capital to Ukraine now, not waiting for the hostilities to end. This was emphasized by Rinat Akhmetov, president of FC Shakhtar, during a working visit to UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, where he met with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin.