Russian Sadr Vladimir Putin According to reports, the leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un has gifted 24 thoroughbred horses in exchange for cannonballs used in the Ukraine war, signaling an increasingly close relationship between the two leaders.
According to The Times, veterinary officials in Russia’s Far Eastern region of Primorsky Krai say the new batch of Orlov trotter horses, believed to be a favorite breed of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, have crossed the narrow border between North Korea and Russia. Delivered through the border. Primorsky Krai region by railway North Korea is connected with
According to South Korean media, 19 male and five female horses were exchanged for artillery shells sent by North Korea. Russia are given as part payment by These shells were given for use in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Two years ago, Pyongyang received 30 Orlov trotter horses as a gift. Kim has been seen riding horses of this breed in government propaganda photos.
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Meanwhile, North Korea’s state media CNA reported that the North Korean leader gifted President Putin two Pungsan dogs, a local breed, in June.
The gift came after the two leaders signed a ‘Comprehensive Partnership Agreement’ in the same month, pledging military cooperation. Later, the Russian president gifted 447 goats to Kim Jong-un in August.
Despite developing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, North Korea is spending thousands of dollars on a network of cavalry units that are among the oldest in military technology. Between 2020 and 2023, North Korea spent at least six million dollars importing purebred horses from Russia.
These horses are primarily of symbolic importance to Kim Jong Un rather than military purposes. Thanks to these horses, Kim helps to promote the family reputation. Kim Jong-un is shown riding on 386 occasions in the museum at the Miriam Horse Riding Club, North Korea’s most important equestrian center.
The club also features Kim Jong-un’s quotes on cavalry, such as ‘Horses may not be used in war anymore, but a war horse is important in that it shows the greatness of the army.’
According to another saying: ‘Commanders must ride horses. A person who rides a horse acquires a strong temperament and high command ability and is also associated with physical strength.’
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2024-09-02 12:56:24