Komoedov: EU using Mistrale " wants to manipulate the politics of the Russian Federation
The European Union with the help of Mistrale " wants to manipulate Russian politics, said the head of the Department of defense of the Russian Federation, the former black sea fleet commander, Admiral Vladimir Komoedov.
before in the same day, the head of the Ministry of defense Jean-Yves Le Drian said that the question of the supply of helicopter carrier to Russia is not on the agenda.
"There is an impression that the EU wants to keep us on a leash with the name "Mistral" and stop pulling for him, " said the Admiral Last news on the first day of the week.
according to him, in such conditions it is advisable to abandon ship and not to be humiliated." It would seem that after Minsk negotiations the question of the transfer of "Mistela" was obliged to accelerate, but if the West does not want to make steps towards us, it is not necessary, " said Komoedov.
the contract for manufacture and delivery of two (2) helicopter carrier type "Mistral" was concluded between the French DCNS and the "Rosoboronexport" in 2011. France had to give 1st Mistral Russia in the past year, but did not do so, citing the situation in Ukraine. The Russian Federation is considering filing a lawsuit in court. Now against transfer of vessels actively supporting US.
Mistral (Mistral) -amphibious assault ship (France). The French classify class ships Mistral as amphibious command ships (b