Kim Jong-un supervised the air war exercise in Putin’s limousine

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, with a limousine car donated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, monitored the country’s air war exercises and emphasized the “realistic” preparation of soldiers for combat.
The North Korean Central News Agency announced in a report that Kim expressed his satisfaction with the readiness of the country’s combat forces and ordered training to be carried out to coordinate with all the different conditions of time, weather and place.

The leader of North Korea on Wednesday also led a military exercise of the country’s army, which was held with the participation of tank units, and drove a new battle tank.

According to the Associated Press, Kim Yo-jong, the sister of the leader of North Korea and one of the country’s top officials, said in statements published on Saturday in the country’s official news agency that her brother drove the Avros Senat luxury car for the first time in a public appearance. » used.

He added: The special performance of this car is excellent and you can fully trust it. Kim Jong-un’s use of this private car, which was sent as a gift by the President of Russia, is a clear proof of the friendship between North Korea and Russia.

Kim Jong-un traveled to Russia in September, where Putin showed him the luxury car Avros Senat. After that, Putin sent this car to North Korea. Observers believe that this action is a violation of UN sanctions against North Korea.

Kim Jong-un emphasized the “realistic” preparation of the soldiers for combat while overseeing the country’s air war exercise.

The North Korean drills came after the US and South Korea concluded their annual joint drills on Thursday. Tensions have risen on the Korean Peninsula in recent months. North Korea has tested several ballistic missiles since last year, and the United States has increased its military presence on the Korean Peninsula in response to this issue. North Korea’s military exercises and missile tests are conducted while the “Annual Threat Assessment” report 2024 The United States insists that Kim will continue to pursue his nuclear and conventional military capabilities.

In this report, which was published on Monday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, it is stated that Kim almost certainly does not intend to negotiate about his nuclear program, which in his opinion guarantees the security of the government and national pride. .

Source: IRNA