INTERNATIONAL – This is a new picture of the rapprochement between these two countries allies against the West and within the conflict in Ukraine. President of Russia Vladimir Putin offer dozens of animals to North Korea for a zoo in Pyongyang, Moscow announced Wednesday, November 20.
“An African lion, two brown bears, two domestic parrots, five white cockatoos, 25 pheasants of various species and 40 mandarin ducks were transferred from the Moscow Zoo to the Pyongyang Zoo”pointed out the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia. The minister, Alexander Kozlov, who visited North Korea, confirmed that it was “a gift from Vladimir Putin to the Korean people,” as you can hear in our video at the top of the article.
Animals unloaded from the cargo plane
His ministry released a video showing the animals, locked in wooden crates, being unloaded from a cargo plane. It also shows the lioness in her new glass and concrete cage at the Pyongyang Zoo. Vladimir Putin had already offered 24 purebred horses to Kim Jong-un, who offered dogs to the Russian president.
The two countries, which see the United States as an existential threat, have been moving closer to each other at high speed since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
They signed on November 12, 2024 mutual defense agreement and Pyongyang is accused of providing many weapons, missiles and even 10,000 soldiers to the Russian army. Westerners also fear that Moscow could help North Korea accelerate its nuclear and missile programs.
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**Considering North Korea’s history of leveraging international aid for its own political ends, what potential motivations might Pyongyang have for accepting this gift from Russia?**
## World Today News Interviews: Russia’s Gifting of Animals to North Korea
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today we’ll be discussing the recent event where Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted animals to North Korea for their Pyongyang Zoo. Joining us are Dr. Anya Petrova, an international relations expert specializing in Russia and East Asia, and Mr. Marcus Lee, a geopolitical analyst focusing on North Korean affairs.
**,Dr. Petrova, let’s start with the broader context.** What are your thoughts on the significance of this animal gift within the current global political climate?
**Thematic Section 1: Symbolism and Geopolitical Strategy**
* **Dr. Petrova**: Could this gift be seen as a symbolic gesture, intended to strengthen the bond between Russia and North Korea?
* **Mr. Lee**: How does this action fit into North Korea’s broader strategy of building alliances and increasing its influence on the world stage?
**Thematic Section 2: Implications for the Russia-Ukraine Conflict**
* **Dr. Petrova**: Does this gift signal a deepening of the relationship between Russia and North Korea, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine?
* **Mr. Lee**: Could this increased cooperation between Russia and North Korea potentially have implications for the supply of weapons and military support in the Ukraine conflict?
**Thematic Section 3: Ethical Considerations and International Reactions**
* **Dr. Petrova**: Are there any ethical considerations surrounding the transporting of animals between countries, especially when they are viewed as symbolic tools in geopolitical maneuvering?
* **Mr. Lee**: How might other countries and international organizations react to this gesture, given the ongoing concerns about North Korea’s human rights record and its nuclear program?
**Thematic Section 4: Looking Ahead**
* **Dr. Petrova**: What might be the long-term consequences of this growing relationship between Russia and North Korea?
* **Mr. Lee**: What steps could the international community take to promote disarmament and dialog in the region, considering the complex dynamics between Russia, North Korea, and the West?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you, Dr. Petrova and Mr. Lee, for your insightful analysis. This unusual gesture has clearly raised many questions and it will be fascinating to see how this evolving relationship between Russia and North Korea unfolds in the coming months and years.
Thank you for joining us today on World Today News.
