Vladimir Putin has gifted a variety of zoo animals to North Korea's Kim Jong-Un in an unusual show of gratitude for the dictator's contribution of 8,000 soldiers to Russia's efforts in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin has gifted dozens of animals ... In return, the Russian leader received two Pungsan dogs during a meeting with Kim Jong Un in June, where the two countries signed a mutual defense ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin sign joint documents during a ceremony at the Kumsusan State Guest House in Pyongyang on June 19. [TASS/YONHAP] Russian ...

In return, Kim Jong Un gifted Putin a pair of Pungsan dogs, a local breed. The two also took turns driving around in a Russian-built Aurus limousine. In June, Putin traveled to North Korea ...

Kim Jong-un sent 11,000 troops to Ukraine to back Putin's invasion, but western officials believe nearly a tenth of the ...

This combination of photos shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, speaks at the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Jan. 15, 2024 and Russian President Vladimir Putin ...