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It seems more presents are being given out and received by Putin. This time he received a sword:

"The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, was in Sochi for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin – and had gifts in tow. The head of the gas-rich nation presented Russia’s leader with a saber made from Damascus steel and other precious metals. The King himself even took part in designing the weapon."



He in turn presented the King of Bahrain, the King who skipped a meeting with US President Barack Obama in order to join Queen Elizabeth II at a horse show in the UK, with a horse:

"but not just any horse – one so good that it has won a best of breed award on two occasions. The four-year-old stallion named Khadzhibek is an Akhal-Teke, a breed which has a reputation for speed, endurance and intelligence."


Hafedh used to visit Hamad's father quite often, so this was probably some old gift he found in a cupboard which he thought he'd recycle.