Putin gifts Kim Jong-un 24 horses in exchange for artillery shells used in Ukraine war
Saturday, 7 September 2024 Vladimir Putin has presented North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with 24 purebred Orlov Trotters as partial payment for artillery shells used in Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This exchange is part of a continuing diplomatic tradition, highlighting North Korea's substantial investment in thoroughbred horses and their symbolic significance to Kim's regime.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin gifts 24 Orlov Trotters to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, reflecting a deepening alliance. Reports indicate the horses are... IndiaTimes