Akie Abe, widow of late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow. Putin offered heartfelt condolences, praising Shinzo Abe’s legacy in strengthening Russia-Japan ties. The meeting featured emotional moments, with Akie Abe visibly moved and Putin gifting her a bouquet of pink roses, chrysanthemums, and lisianthus. As a rare personal gesture, Putin arranged for Akie to travel in his luxury Aurus car to Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre. This symbolic act highlighted diplomacy and humanity, emphasising the lasting impact of Shinzo Abe’s efforts for peace and cooperation between the two nations.