Russia President Vladimir Putin gifts North Korea Leader "Kim Jong Un" a luxury Russian car on his visit to North Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years to strengthen ties with Kim Jong Un. Both leaders got into a black Russian-made car and went for a drive, sparking worldwide curiosity about the significance of this meeting. People are asking why these leaders are taking such a step, what Putin aims to achieve, and what is special about the Russian vehicle given to Kim Jong Un. Additionally, there is interest in what impact this will have on the automobile industry. President Putin has stated that his visit to North Korea aims to offer mutual support against external aggression. The car given to Kim Jong Un signifies Russia's resilience in the face of sanctions that have led many companies, including automakers, to stop exporting to Russia. Instead of complying with Western demands, Russia has focused on producing its own vehicles. The car gifted to the North Korean leader is made by a Russian automaker known as Aurus Motors and developed by the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute (Nami) in Moscow, Russia. This vehicle represents Russia's commitment to self-reliance and its capability to produce luxury automobiles despite economic sanctions. Founded in 2018, this brand initially catered exclusively to Russian motorcade vehicles. On 19 February 2019, the Russia Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-based company Tawazun Holding would invest in a 36% stake of Aurus Motors for US$124 million within the next three years and would distribute Aurus cars in the Middle East. I