As a result, Paris was forced to transfer 1.16 billion euros to Russia, out of which 785 millions had previously been paid by Russia, while the rest should cover Moscow’s expenses, including the training of 400 Russian crewmen, the construction of infrastructure in Vladivostok (where the first Mistral was to be stationed), and the building of four helicopters for the ship .... http://journal-neo.org
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Hollande Shot Himself in the Foot by Canceling the Mistral Deal
So after a somewhat prolonged attempt “save face” by Hollande, and after the personal intervention of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, Elysee Palace was compelled to announce a decision to cancel the contract on the construction and delivery of two Mistral-class helicopter carriers. Moreover, there are reports that after eight months of negotiations under the personal supervision of the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin and the French French Secretary General for National Defence Louis Gautier, the sides reached an agreement that all funds that had been allocated by Russia must be returned.
As a result, Paris was forced to transfer 1.16 billion euros to Russia, out of which 785 millions had previously been paid by Russia, while the rest should cover Moscow’s expenses, including the training of 400 Russian crewmen, the construction of infrastructure in Vladivostok (where the first Mistral was to be stationed), and the building of four helicopters for the ship .... http://journal-neo.org
As a result, Paris was forced to transfer 1.16 billion euros to Russia, out of which 785 millions had previously been paid by Russia, while the rest should cover Moscow’s expenses, including the training of 400 Russian crewmen, the construction of infrastructure in Vladivostok (where the first Mistral was to be stationed), and the building of four helicopters for the ship .... http://journal-neo.org
