Tamara Human News Today

Vegan advocates in Ukraine work diligently to provide vegan meals to soldiers. Tamara Human, Founder of Every Animal, says the war has only strengthened the organization’s resolve. She talks with Liz and Tom of ACT Radio.

An online petition that has gathered nearly 10,000 signatures wants the Armed Forces of Ukraine to introduce vegan and vegetarian dry rations.

MYKOLAIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr Zhuhan has no intention of giving up on his veganism while fighting invading Russian forces. The 37-year-old drama teacher, who enlisted with the army the day after Moscow attacked Ukraine on February 24, maintains his strictly plant-based diet while serving on the front lines. “At the beginning, it was very complicated,” Zhuhan,