If the "Mistral" will not be delivered to Russia, the money for them will be returned, said the head of the French Republic Francois Hollande.
"If the vessel is not delivered, don't see How they are able to be paid. The position of the President of the Russian Federation to be fully understood, "said Hollande, responding to a request to comment on the message of the Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue of compensation paid for the "Mistral" means.
"The supply of "Mistral" Russia in the current environment is still possible, "Hollande added, quoted by RIA" Novosti "." France does not pass Russia " Mistral ", As Paris is no desire to put lethal weapons, " he added. Hollande also said that Yerevan is willing to discuss with Putin the implementation of the Minsk agreements, the circumstances with the "Mistral" and the issues of bilateral relations. on April 19, the head of the French Republic Francois Hollande said that Paris and Moscow are looking for a way out around the helicopter " Mistral ". April 16, leader Vladimir Putin said that Moscow will not require from Paris payments penalties and exorbitant fines for non-delivery of helicopter carrier type " Mistral ", but hopes that the French government will reimburse Russia costs. Fifteen April ship "Sevastopol" class " Mistral ", built by order of Russia at the French shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, has successfully completed validation in the sea. First President of Rosoboronexport Anatoly Isaikin said Russia and France still have about 2 months of on the dialogues. 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 of France criticized the President of the Fifth Republic for refusing to put Russia "Mistral" alleging pressure from the capital of the USA. In the case of final refusal to supply Moscow with two Mistral France should pay Russia for about 3 billion euros. Meanwhile, Russia has already prepared all the documents for submission to the court of France. As said, the Russian defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, France paid compensation for breach of contract will go to the program of rearmament of the Russian army.

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