- Biden gave
Putin a crystal sculpture of an American bison during theirmeeting on Wednesday. - The president also gifted Putin a custom pair of Aviator sunglasses.
- Gift-giving is a routine practice between world leaders.
President
The American bison was named the national mammal of the
The sculpture was presented on a cherry wood base as a tribute to President George Washington, and includes a plaque that commemorates Biden's first face-to-face meeting with Putin since he took office.
Aviators are Biden's go-to sunglasses. Putin's new pair was made by Randolph USA.
The two world leaders gathered in
Gift-giving between world leaders is a routine diplomatic practice. Biden last week gave United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson a handmade American bicycle and matching helmet during their first meeting in Cornwall, England.