Posted 2/22/2024, 4:45:00 PM
Russia Gifts North Korea Leader Luxury Car, Drawing U.S. Criticism Amid Growing Ties
- Russian President Putin gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made luxury car
- U.S. State Dept spokesperson Matthew Miller mocked the gift, questioning if Russia makes "luxury cars"
- Miller said the gift appears to violate UN sanctions prohibiting supplying North Korea luxury vehicles
- The gift marks growing ties between Russia and North Korea amid accusations of sanctions violations
- U.S. alleges North Korea is supplying Russia weapons for its war in Ukraine in exchange for support