Head of the state Duma of the Russian Federation on international Affairs Alexei Pushkov cited a possible compensation of France for its refusal to supply " Mistela " RF in 3 billion euros imposed on US.
the head of the French Republic Francois Hollande decided to stop for some time, the supply of the first Russian helicopter type " Mistral " because of the situation in Ukraine.
1st team-amphibious assault ship type " Mistral "ship " Vladivostok ", directed According to the Russian party invitation, had to be transferred to France by the Russian naval fleet 14 November, However, the transfer did not take place. According to the signed agreement with Russia manufacturer " Mistela ", the date of delivery of the first ship - November 1, 2014, but by agreement of the parties can be joined by a further 30 days without penalty punishment.
Deputy defense Minister Yury Borisov said first Fins news that Moscow until will not make a complaint France because of the decision to stop for awhile delivery " Mistral " and waits for the execution of the contract. However, Russia will be judged with France, if that is not put under contract 1st ship of this type, said Borisov.
experts interviewed by the newspaper, I believe that France will have to pay Russia to compensate up to 3 billion euros in case of disagreement from the delivery of helicopter carrier type " Mistral ". A source in the diplomatic circles predicts that in addition to the cost of the contract for production and delivery of vessels 1, 2 billion Euro - Russia can claim compensation in the amount of 800 million for each of the 2 " Mistela ". So, in total difficulties compensation can reach almost 3 billion euros.
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