Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted an Alaskan biker with a new Ural motorcycle, addressing the biker’s complaints about the high cost of repairs and difficulty in sourcing parts due to Western sanctions. The biker had previously mentioned to Russian state television that repairs to his motorcycle had become increasingly costly and parts nearly impossible to find due to the sanctions. The gesture is seen as a symbolic move by Putin to support Russian industries and maintain a sense of normalcy despite the economic pressures imposed by the West.