The Russian president has been compared to the fictional character Sauron after presenting an unusual gift to the leaders of eight post-Soviet states.
Eight foreign leaders were gifted the rings, while the ninth was kept by the Russian president.
During a summit in Saint Petersburg on Monday and Tuesday, the leaders of eight states received golden rings showcasing the emblem of the regional organisation, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and feature the engraved words 'Russia' and 'Happy New Year 2023.'What could happen with Russia and Ukraine in 2023 and how could it impact Australia?
In Mr Tolkien's classic, Sauron gives rings to nine kings in order to enslave them and bend them to his will.
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