Russia has stepped up ties with North Korea and different international locations hostile to the USA reminiscent of Iran for the reason that begin of the struggle with Ukraine – relations which can be a supply of concern to the West.
The USA has accused North Korea of supplying Russia with artillery shells and missiles utilized in Ukraine. Moscow and Pyongyang deny the US accusations however vowed final 12 months to deepen army relations.
The Russian-made limousine was delivered to Kim’s high aides by the Russian facet on Feb 18, North Korea’s official KCNA information company stated.
“SPECIAL PERSONAL RELATIONS”
Kim’s sister “courteously conveyed Kim Jong Un’s due to Putin to the Russian facet, saying that the reward serves as a transparent demonstration of the particular private relations between the highest leaders”, KCNA reported.
South Korea’s overseas ministry stated it was intently monitoring the cooperation between Russia and North Korea whereas urging each international locations to adjust to UN Safety Council resolutions.
“Safety Council sanctions on North Korea prohibit instantly or not directly supplying, promoting or transferring all transportation autos internationally categorized as HS Code 86 by way of to 89 no matter their origin to North Korea together with luxurious vehicles,” ministry spokesperson Lim Soo-suk informed a media briefing.
In accordance with the carmaker’s web site, the automotive is Russia’s first full-size luxurious sedan. It is usually Putin’s presidential automotive.
