Posted 2/20/2024, 2:28:01 AM
Putin Gifts Luxury Car to Kim Jong Un Despite Sanctions
- Russian President Putin gifted a Russian-made car to North Korean leader Kim for his "personal use"
- The gift was delivered to Kim's sister and top aides on February 18th
- Kim sent thanks to Putin, saying the gift shows the leaders' "special personal relations"
- The gift appears to violate UN sanctions prohibiting supplying "transportation vehicles" to North Korea
- Putin and Kim have forged closer ties since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022
