Russian President Vladimir Putin was presented with a stunning “jumbo” gift by the President of Laos during a high-profile state visit to Moscow, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries. The lavish ceremony, marked by displays of praise and diplomatic pageantry, comes as Laos faces mounting pressure from the United States. Former President Donald Trump is poised to impose a sweeping 40% tariff on Laotian imports if a trade agreement is not reached by Friday. Watch for more