The supposed bad guys of this world are all creating alliances against the United States. As President Biden continues to bumble his way across the globe, he has made AMerica an enemy nation, when Trump had us at least respected.
During a historic meeting in Pyongyang, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un went for a notable drive in a Russian-made Aurus Senat limousine, marking Putin’s first visit to North Korea in almost 25 years. This event underscored a deepening alliance between the two nations, as highlighted by Kim, who described their relationship as reaching “a new high of alliance.”
Putin gifts Kim Jong-un a limousine, tea set, and a dagger in visit to North Korea.
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The leaders were seen in video footage circulating on social media, with Putin taking the wheel of the Aurus. This limousine, introduced by Putin himself, was also a gift to Kim during the visit, enhancing Kim’s already extensive collection of luxury vehicles. Despite international sanctions, Kim’s collection reportedly includes top-tier brands like Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, and Rolls Royce, which were likely imported under questionable circumstances.
During his visit, Putin presented Kim with other gifts, including a tea set and a dagger, reflecting the ceremonial exchanges typical of such high-profile meetings. Kim reciprocated with artworks, suggested to be of significant symbolic importance to the Russian leader.
President Putin taking the driver’s seat of the car he presented to Comrade Kim Jong Un as a gift. pic.twitter.com/k6EPeJ1Z4F
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The Aurus Senat, which serves as Putin’s official state car, was unveiled in 2018 and represents a pinnacle of Russian automotive engineering. According to the manufacturer’s website, the vehicle embodies Russian dignity and power, boasting superior performance, comfort, and safety. The limousine, equipped with a 598 horsepower, 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V-8 engine, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in six seconds and has a maximum speed of 155 mph.
Similar to the U.S. presidential car known as “The Beast,” the Aurus is equipped with advanced security features including bulletproof and bombproof capabilities, and can even withstand being submerged underwater. Its tires are reinforced with steel, ensuring durability under the most extreme conditions. The manufacturer promotes the Senat as “the most protected luxury car in the world.”
NEW: Russian President Vladimir Putin goes on joy ride with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un through the streets of Pyongyang.
The vehicle was a luxury limousine built by Aurus that Putin reportedly gifted to the North Korean leader.
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The production of Aurus vehicles is expected to see a significant expansion as it was announced that manufacturing would commence at a former Toyota factory in Saint Petersburg. This development followed Toyota’s cessation of operations at the plant in 2022, citing disruptions in the supply chain. With an entry price of over $200,000 for its base model, the Aurus represents a significant investment in luxury and security, aligning with the status and security concerns of high-ranking officials like Putin.
Major Points
- Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Pyongyang, marking his first trip there in 24 years, where he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove around in a Russian-made Aurus Senat limousine.
- The drive was a display of the strengthened alliance between Russia and North Korea, with Kim declaring the relationship had reached a “new high of alliance.”
- Putin gifted the Aurus Senat to Kim, adding to the North Korean leader’s collection of luxury vehicles, despite potential violations of UN sanctions.
- Additional gifts exchanged included a tea set and a dagger from Putin to Kim, and artworks from Kim to Putin.
- The Aurus Senat, used as Putin’s official state car, is noted for its luxury, security features, and performance, symbolizing Russian dignity and power.
Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
