Putin Gifts Limousine: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea on Wednesday, his first visit in 24 years. During this, Putin gifted Kim Jong-un a luxurious Aurus limousine, reflecting the strengthening strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea amid concerns about increasing military cooperation. The 71-year-old Russian president gifted Kim an Aurus luxury car, this is the second time the North Korean leader has received this model of car from Putin.
According to TOI’s report, along with the limousine car, President Putin has also gifted a tea set to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. During the meeting, Putin took the North Korean leader for a ride in the Russian-made Aurus car, with which their day-long discussion ended. Let us tell you that during Kim Jong’s visit to Russia last September, Putin had shown him the model of Aurus Motors’ executive car.
According to TASS News, Putin had earlier gifted an Aurus to Kim Jong Un in February. However, the model of this vehicle was not disclosed at that time.
Putin gifted a limousine to Kim Jong-un
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “When the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was at the Vostochny Cosmodrome spaceport, he saw this car. During that time, President Putin personally showed it to Kim Jong. After which he liked this car very much. Therefore, it was decided that it would be given to Kim Jong as a gift.
The luxury car brand was launched in 2013
Aurus, Russia’s first luxury car brand, was launched in 2013 under a contract with the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The project aimed to develop vehicles for both government officials and the general public. Overall, the exchange of gifts and friendly communication reinforces the deepening ties between Russia and North Korea. This relationship has attracted international attention from Western countries, especially in light of Moscow’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its importance to global security.
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