Viral video: Vladimir Putin drives Russia-built Aurus limousine with Kim Jong Un sitting by his side

A video has gone viral the place Russian President Vladimir Putin could possibly be seen driving a Russian-built Aurus limousine with North Korean chief Kim Jong Un sitting beside him.

In the video, Putin could possibly be seen behind the wheel within the car which is the official presidential automobile in Russia.

The two leaders may be seen within the video chatting and laughing whereas using the car.

Meanwhile, the US has expressed concern over Putin’s suggestion that Russia might provide weapons to North Korea.

Matthew Miller, a US state division spokesperson, mentioned: “You recall that we first made public that the DPRK was offering Russia with army gear that might present up on the battlefield in Ukraine, has confirmed up on the battlefield in Ukraine. We’ve seen them present hundreds of artillery shells and different munitions that they’ve been utilizing to shell Ukrainian cities, Ukrainian villages, and kill Ukrainian civilians.”

“We have been taking this fairly critically. And I’ll say it’s one of many explanation why we’ve been prioritizing strengthening our ties with allies and companions within the Indo-Pacific all through this administration, together with via the historic trilateral settlement we had with the Republic of Korea and Japan, via AUKUS, via different work due to the potential for deepening cooperation between these two international locations,” he mentioned.

He mentioned, “So it continues to be an issue, and we’re going to work on it with our allies and companions, together with these within the area.”

Meanwhile, South Korea has additionally expressed concern over Moscow signing a brand new treaty with Pyongyang on offering one another army help in case of an armed assault on both of them.

According to reviews, South Korea urged Russia on Friday to “instantly halt” army cooperation with North Korea and “act responsibly”.

First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun delivered the place to Russian Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev because the international ministry known as within the high Russian envoy to lodge a protest over the treaty inked between Moscow and Pyongyang at their leaders’ summit Wednesday, reported Yonhap information company.