French President Francois Hollande decided to suspend the supply of the first RF helicopter like "Mistral". His decision he argued the situation in Ukraine.
"The President believes that the present situation in the East of Ukraine as before does not allow the transmission of the first RF Mistral. In this regard, he considered it necessary to postpone until the new order research request for permission to supply the first RF "Mistral" - quoted statement of the Elysee Palace RIA Novosti. In turn, the Deputy defense Minister said that Moscow will not be present France complaints in consequence of this decision.
1st amphibious assault ship type "Mistral"ship "Vladivostok", according towards the Russian side of the invitation, has undertaken to be transferred to France by the Russian naval fleet on November 14,. However the French side continuously moves the date of the transfer vessel.
The contract for the construction of 2 helicopter carrier like Mistral price of EUR 2 billion was signed in June 2011 between Rosoboronexport and the French company DCNS. The date of delivery of the first ship would be November 1, 2014. In the case of non-compliance with the agreement, the amount of penalties and fines can reach 3 billion euros. In connection with the annexation of Crimea to Russia and the situation in Eastern Ukraine United States is often called upon France to renounce the execution of the contract.
Earlier the Russian foreign Ministry noted the inconsistency of the statements of the French political figures in connection with the supply of Mistrale". This state of Affairs, taking into account the opinion of the head of the Department of information and press of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova, more like vaudeville, and not on the business relationship.
"Occasionally, however, the situation suggests unnatural vaudeville in connection with contradictory statements, in connection with contradictory statements. We believe that there is a contract, it is legally binding. The question is in its execution. Because all the political debate around this story should, from my point of view, to shatter the rock and the constant legal force of the document," said Zakharov.
With all of this, Russia commits any political statements about supply "Mistela". According to the statement Zakharova similar expressions officials are analyzed. "It is a matter of agreement between States. There is interest from the Russian side and the citizens of France, which also have a gently guess, considerable enthusiasm, " she said.
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