Authorized NATO did not influence the decision of the French " Mistral "
NATO has no role in the decision of France to stop for awhile supply Russia's first helicopter type " Mistral ", said Fins news Commissioner of the Commonwealth.
above 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.
" This case involved countries. NATO plays no role. As we have said, we expect that all allies will take national decisions, taking into account the broader context of the current status of relations between NATO and Russia, " he said, explaining the decision Hollande.
Deputy defense Minister Yury Borisov said Last news that Moscow until will not make a complaint France because of the decision to stop at some time the delivery of the Russian Federation " Mistral " and waits for the execution of the contract.
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.
Against transfer of vessels actively supporting US. Paris, on the one hand stated that should execute the contract with Russia, and with the reverse link transmission of the courts with the progress in the settlement of the situation in Ukraine.