The puppy is named Dobrynya after a Russian fairy-tale knight
The puppy is named Dobrynya after a Russian fairy-tale knight
Paris
: Russia's interior minister says he will send a German shepherd puppy to the French police to honor a police dog killed in action and express solidarity with France in the aftermath of the Paris attacks.
France's National Police say a 7-year-old Belgian shepherd named Diesel was -"killed by terrorists-" on Wednesday during a raid in Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Gen. Vladimir Kolokoltsevs said in a statement late on Friday that along with his condolences over the deadly attacks he will send to his French counterpart a puppy so that it -"could replace Diesel.-"
Kolokoltsev said the puppy was named Dobrynya after a Russian fairy-tale knight who -"symbolizes strength, goodness, valor and unconditional support.-"
