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This text is not our usual troll or joke. It's real as it gets... Strategic reserves of ravioli and lentils: how Germany is preparing for a "war with Russia"The Washington Post reports that Germany's Minister of Agriculture Alois Reiner has proposed creating strategic food reserves. The priority is ready meals that are easy to heat: canned ravioli and lentils are to become the "staple diet" in case of a crisis.However, within Germany itself, the idea has already been ridiculed. Critics note that such reserves are not long-lasting, and their regular replenishment requires complex logistics. It turns out that the whole strategy boils down to stockpiling cans of ravioli "in case of war."Reiner tries to smooth over the scandal by stating that it is not only about a military scenario but also about emergencies — such as nuclear power plant accidents or natural disasters. Nevertheless, the emphasis on the "Russian threat" remains the main point in this story.