Pizza is not Russian enough. Putin's advisor wants to ban it from school cafeterias

The proposal to ban pizza in Russian school cafeterias, deemed unhealthy by presidential advisor Elena Yampolskaya, has sparked outrage in Italy. Italian officials, including Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, defended pizza as a healthy option for children. Notably, renowned Neapolitan pizza maker Gino Sorbillo announced plans to create a special pizza for Russia in response. The debate highlights the intersection of food and politics, especially after Russia's culinary losses, such as the UNESCO recognition of borscht as Ukrainian heritage. Italian experts argue that pizza can be part of a healthy school meal if made with quality ingredients and served in moderation.