The termination of the Russian-French contract on the construction and supply in the Russian Federation of 2 helicopter carrier type "Mistral" is a blow for France as a supplier of military equipment and independent political force in world politics, But from the abolition of the contact also carries losses and Russia, says a leading researcher at the Institute of issues of international security Academy of Sciences, expert of the Russian Council on international Affairs Alexei Fenenko. first, the Kremlin said That Russian President Vladimir Putin and the head of the French Republic Francois Hollande made a conclusion on termination of validity of the contract for construction and supply of 2 ships-docks type " Mistral ". France has already transferred the funds for the contract and after the return of Russian equipment installed on the "Mistral" will be able to dispose of the helicopter. Fenenko believes That the successful party in this story is not, losses and Paris, and Moscow. "of course, lost both sides. Lost Russia, moreover, not only did we Lose ourselves " Mistral ". Four years expected But not received ships Is a blow to us ", - said the expert. He explained That the refund a few years ago, the amount would mean certain financial costs due to inflation that occurred during the period between remittances. "But It is the invasion of France. It is a blow for France as a supplier of arms on the world market, It is another evidence That North America and the UK have the opportunity to put pressure on France to change its position. This is another proof That France Lost legacy (former French President) Charles de Gaulle, his ideas of an independent military capacity independent of North America foreign policy ", - said the expert. In this case, the expert is sure That despite the loss of the helicopter, the potential of the Navy of the Russian Federation will not suffer. "I think We it is easy compensate the loss of "Mistral" ships of different class. Just feel sorry for the lost four years for which We could build, " he added. He noticed That with this negative experience purchasing from a foreign manufacturer, the bet will be placed on your own potential. 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. What is a helicopter carrier type "Mistral" - read