Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions



News Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions Russian leader brings Aurus vehicle after pledging to work with North Korea to evade West’s economic controls Colin Zwirko June 19, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Putin and Kim drove around the grounds of the Kumsusan Guesthouse in a new Aurus sedan gifted by the Russian leader \| Images: Rodong Sinmun (June 20, 2024) Russian leader Vladimir Putin brought a limousine to Pyongyang this week as a gift for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to Russian state media, in an open violation of U.N. sanctions prohibiting such a transfer. It is the second time Putin has given Kim a Russian-made Aurus limousine this year, after he sent an armored version to Pyongyang in February. Russian leader Vladimir Putin brought a limousine to Pyongyang this week as a gift for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to Russian state media, in an open violation of U.N. sanctions prohibiting such a transfer. It is the second time Putin has given Kim a Russian-made Aurus limousine this year, after he sent an armored version to Pyongyang in February. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Russian leader brings Aurus vehicle after pledging to work with North Korea to evade West’s economic controls

Colin Zwirko June 19, 2024

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Putin and Kim drove around the grounds of the Kumsusan Guesthouse in a new Aurus sedan gifted by the Russian leader | Images: Rodong Sinmun (June 20, 2024)

Russian leader Vladimir Putin brought a limousine to Pyongyang this week as a gift for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to Russian state media, in an open violation of U.N. sanctions prohibiting such a transfer.

It is the second time Putin has given Kim a Russian-made Aurus limousine this year, after he sent an armored version to Pyongyang in February.

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