The dismantling of Russian equipment have been started in the cabin of the helicopter carrier " Mistral ", which Paris did not want to pass on to Moscow.
About 10 Russian experts arrived in the port of Saint-Nazaire, where the ships are based, over the past week, informs RIA "news" referring to the newspaper Ouest France.
analysis edition, the dismantling of systems of communication and control will continue until the end of October. September 1, the head of the Ministry of defence of France Jean-Yves Le Drian agreed to in Malaysia the possibility of sale of "Mistral" to the country. August 31, France officially announced the payment of full compensation to Russia for the supply of helicopter carrier. At the same time a source in the Russian government reported that Paris has to negotiate with Moscow possible sale and a potential buyer 2 built by France for the Russian Federation ships-docks type " Mistral ". Remember, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the head of the French Republic Francois Hollande on August 6 agreed to halt the validity of the contract for construction and supply of 2 amphibious assault ships of the " Mistral ". Then the head of the French Republic Francois Hollande said that Paris is without question will find buyers for the helicopter. Last year Paris at the time stopped the supply ships, for which he received the money, citing his disagreement with the policy of Russia in Ukraine. Opposing political force and the trade unions in France has criticized the President of the Fifth Republic for refusing to put Russia "Mistral" alleging pressure from the capital of the USA.

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