Towards an arms deal: Putin and Kim tour the Russian Space Center/Kremlin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received a car from Russian President Vladimir Putin as a gift "for his personal use" - this was reported today (Tuesday) in the country's official media, in what may be a violation of the UN sanctions that Moscow previously adopted against Pyongyang.
The two countries strengthened their ties Since Kim and Putin met in September, and pledged to strengthen their cooperation, this at a time when their international isolation is deepening against the background of Russia's war in Ukraine and the development of North Korean nuclear weapons. North
Korea's official news agency reported that the Russian car was delivered to his senior advisers on Sunday. More It was reported that Kim's sister thanked Putin on his behalf, saying that "the gift serves as a clear example of the special personal relationship between the top leaders."
The jewel in the crown of the Russian automotive industry.
"Auros" car/Reuters
South Korea's foreign ministry said it closely monitors cooperation between Russia and North Korea and urged both countries to comply with UN Security Council resolutions that prohibit the transfer of vehicles to Pyongyang, including luxury cars.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Russian state news agency RIA Because the Korean leader received an "Auros" model car, which is also used by Putin himself.
In September, while visiting Russia's space launch station in the Far East, Kim examined Kim's limousine and was invited by Putin to sit in its back seat. Kim himself arrived in a Maybach limousine , which was brought by a special train on which he traveled from Pyongyang.
Delivers weapons to Moscow for the benefit of the war in Ukraine.
Kim during his visit to Russia, September/Reuters
The North Korean dictator is an avid car enthusiast, and has a large collection of foreign luxury vehicles, which are apparently smuggled into his closed country in violation of international sanctions.
Among the cars he owns are Mercedes limousines, a Rolls-Royce and a Lexus sports car.
According to estimates in the United States, South Korea and Ukraine, North Korea supplies artillery, rockets and ballistic missiles to Russia which it uses in its war in Ukraine.
Pyongyang denies the accusations regarding arms shipments to Russia, which also constitute a violation of UN sanctions.
At the same time, the North Korean news agency reported today that a delegation of senior officials of the ruling Communist Party returned from Russia and three other delegations in the fields of information technology, fishing and sports left for Russia.
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