Putin's special gift to Kim Jong, gave 24 horses?

Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted 24 purebred horses to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in exchange for the cannonballs used in the ukraine war. 19 horses and five mares of the Orlov Trotter breed, said to be Kim's favorite, arrived in russia on sunday (August 1). According to The Times report, this gift has been given in exchange for North Korean artillery shells sent to russia amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. However, two years ago, Pyongyang also received 30 Orlov Trotters and Kim was seen riding a white horse in a propaganda video. Where a picture of Kim riding a white horse on Mount Paektu during snowfall, which was released by state media in 2019.

Know why Kim Jong Un likes horses?

In fact, the horses that North Korean leader Kim was riding are also symbols of North Korea's heritage. Because the country named its economic reform efforts after the 1950-53 Korean war after the mythical winged horse Chollima. One of North Korea's rocket boosters is also named Chollima-1. According to a report by news agency Reuters, Kim Jong tried to create an image by riding a white horse. Where he tried to instill confidence in the North Korean people that they have a powerful and lucky person holding the reins of power.

The photo of him riding a horse went viral with Putin

A photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin has also been very popular, in which he is riding a brown horse, wearing sunglasses, gold chain and army pants. At the same time, recently in june 2024, Kim gifted Putin a pair of Pungsan dogs, which is a local breed hunting dog. The relationship between the two leaders has recently been seen to be growing stronger, as diplomatic moves have increased rapidly, including the signing of a "comprehensive partnership agreement" between the two leaders. In addition, Putin also gifted 447 goats to Kim in August.