The Mistral docked in Brest. (Photo: French Ministry of Defence)
PARIS, Feb 8 (Reuters) – France has agreed to sell a Mistral class warship to Russia, a French official said on Monday, despite concerns expressed by Georgia and other countries.
Russia wanted to buy the 21,300-tonne helicopter carrier from France to modernise hardware that was exposed as outdated in its five-day war against Georgia in 2008.
“France has agreed to sell one Mistral warship to Russia,” a Defence Ministry official told reporters.
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France and Russia in warship deal — BBC
France approves sale of Mistral warship to Russia – RIA Novsoti
French officials say France agrees to sell Russia an advanced warship, considering 3 more — Canadian Press
Russian navy wants four Mistral warships, as French arms sales rocket — FRI
Russia Wants 4 Amphibs From France: French Ministry — Georgian Daily/AFP
US, France clash over an arms sale to Russia – Summary — Earth Times
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