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Putin arrives for surprise Iran summit in illegal black limo

Putin’s recent arrival in Turkmenistan for a surprise Iran summit in his illegal black limousine has sparked quite a bit of controversy, shedding light on the peculiar ban on black cars in the country. The late president of Turkmenistan, Mr. Berdymukhamedov Snr, banned black cars in 2018, deeming them unlucky and unsuitable for the pristine image of the white-marble capital city. It’s truly fascinating how a seemingly trivial rule can become a focal point of attention when broken by a figure as prominent as Putin.

While some may view Putin’s decision to defy this ban as a mere oversight or an act of indifference towards local regulations, one cannot help but speculate about the underlying motivations driving his choice of vehicle color.… Continue reading