Mistral warship (the Vladivostok) moored in Saint Nazaire, France. © Mehdi Chebil, FRANCE 24
France 24: France 'negotiating with Russia' over Mistral deal
President Francois Hollande says France is continuing discussions with Russia about finalising a mammoth weapons deal following France’s decision to suspend delivery of a warship last year citing Russia’s role in stoking conflict in Ukraine.
"We are negotiating to find a way out of the crisis," Hollande said Sunday on French television Canal +, although he failed to elaborate further.
The Mistral-class helicopter carrier was part of the biggest arms sale ever by a NATO country to the Kremlin. But Russia’s actions in Ukraine have made the French government reconsider the billion-euro deal, even if it means refunding payments to Russia.
More News On France And Russia Negotiating A Resolution To Their Mistral Deal
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France in talks with Russia to end Mistral row -- The Local
France, Russia negotiating solution to frozen warship deal: Hollande -- AFP
France, Russia Negotiating Resolution To Mistral Deal -- Radio Free Europe
France, Russia on the Way to Mistral Deal Solution - Hollande -- Sputnik
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