Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said the decision of the presidents of Russia and France Vladimir Putin and Francois Hollande on the " Mistral ", calling it " in the spirit of partnership ".

before the press service of the Kremlin stated that the parties had adopted a conclusion on termination of validity of the contract for construction and supply of 2 helicopter carrier type " Mistral ". It was also announced that France has already transferred the funds under the agreement and upon return of the equipment will be able to dispose of the ships.

"in the spirit of partnership ", - Rogozin wrote on Twitter Twitter, adding to his record a reference to the letter of the Kremlin.

the contract for production and delivery of 2 helicopter carrier type "Mistral" was signed between the French DCNS/STX and Rosoboronexport in 2011. France had to give the 1st ship "Vladivostok" in November of last year, but due to the events in Ukraine that has not yet been.

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