Russia Wants To Buy Its Navy Ships From Europe

France’s Mistral Amphibious Assault Ship. Photo from New Wars

Russia Mulls Buying Naval Ships From France, Spain, Netherlands -- Voice of America

Russia's defense minister says the country plans to buy four advanced warships from France, and is also in talks with Spain and the Netherlands about purchasing such vessels.

Anatoly Serdyukov said Monday that Russia wants to buy one ship, and jointly build three others in deals with the NATO countries.

Russian President Dimitri Medvedev said he supports the deal.

Serdyukov said the ships would probably come into service in Russia's Northern and Pacific fleets.

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My Comment: I guess the Russian government has no confidence in their shipyards.