MOSCOW, December 7. /TASS/. Russian policemen handed over a German shepherd puppy to French colleagues on Monday to replace a police dog named Diesel killed in an anti-terror raid in Paris in early November.

Russia to send police pup to France after dog killed in Paris siege

The puppy named Dobrynya after a Russian folklore hero was handed to French Ambassador to Moscow Jean-Maurice Ripert.

"A series of terror attacks in Paris shocked the whole world," Russian Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov said at a ceremony held at the French Embassy in Moscow.

He said the Russian gift was widely seen "as the symbol of the unity of our nations in implacable fight against terrorism."

"The puppy you are giving us today will replace Diesel and proves your friendship. They are waiting for this puppy in Paris," the ambassador said, taking Dobrynya who was whining from excitement in the crowded embassy.