Russia Tells France That Delays In Delivering The Mistral Carrier Will Damage Military Cooperation In The Future

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Russia Says Mistral Delay Affects Future Military Cooperation -- Sputnik

Russian order of French ships was a display of trust on the Russian side, a gesture that even in the most important and complicated issues of security Moscow is willing to rely on its partners, Russian envoy to NATO said.

BRUSSELS, December 3 (Sputnik) — France's hesitancy to make good on its promised delivery of the two Mistral-class helicopter carriers to Russia have influenced Moscow's attitude towards military cooperation with its foreign partners, Russia's envoy to NATO, Alexander Grushko, said Wednesday.

"Of course the situation around the Mistral-class ships could not help but influence our attitude towards the possible cooperation with our partners in the military sphere," Grushko told journalists, reminding that Moscow has set a course for import substitution.

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More News On The Delay Of The French Mistral Carrier To Russia

Mistral problem to have impact on military cooperation -- ITAR-TASS
Delay in ‘Mistral’ deliveries causing France ‘significant cost’ - reports -- RT
Moscow demands the delivery of helicopter carriers from French navy -- CCTV
Future Mistral Crew to Stay in France Until Warship Handed Over to Russia -- Sputnik
Moscow hopes Paris will deliver Mistral ships -- Russia Beyond The Headlines
Lavrov: Controversy Around Mistral Deal Is France's Responsibility -- Sputnik
Russia doesn't rule out suing France over failed Mistral delivery -- ITAR-TASS

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