Russia has sent an official request to the Ministry of defense of France to the office explained the reasons for the non-delivery of the first helicopter like "Mistral".
The French side until this moment never explained encountered the situation through official sources, limited to private statements by political figures.
The Russian side is represented by the Federal service for military-technical cooperation (FSMTC) sent an official request to the Ministry of defense of France with a wish to explain the reason for the failure of the French party to own part of the contract. Adept office said that the power may not follow the verbal statements of some politicians, even if the position was expressed by the President of the state.
The request was directed in Direction generale de l"armement (DGA) is a division of the French defense Ministry, engaged in the supply of weapons abroad. "FSMTC has sent a request to the DGA with the aim of obtaining an official response on this issue", - quotes RIA Novosti adept Russian service. Moscow expects that the explanation must be received in the near future.
"For future decision making - whether to turn to the court or to give more time on the French side, Russia must have a written explanation of the situation," said a senior adept of the Federal service for military-technical cooperation. He stressed that the state cannot form its official position starting from oral statements of politicians, who may not meet the official position of the specialized agencies.
Furnished with supplies in the Russian Federation "Mistela" caused quite a significant public response. About the failure of France's own obligations under the contract had to speak in public and political figures in both States, but the official currency notes up to this point did not occur, and therefore the statements of the French political figures can be considered only their private opinion.
"Rosoboronexport" and the French company DCNS has signed a contract for the construction of 2 landing vertoletonostsa ship dock like "Mistral" in early June 2011. Aft of the helicopter carrier was built at the Baltic shipyard, which is part of the United shipbuilding company in St. Petersburg.
Docking with head parts and final completion are performed at the shipyard company STX France in Saint-Nazaire. From the Russian side all the terms of the contract have been fulfilled, but France pulls to fulfil its promises.