Once again it appears France is speaking from both sides of its mouth. As Hollande openly stands behind moar sanctions against Russia and ‘talks’ about withholding delivery of the first Mistral-class helicopter carriers to Russia, ITAR-TASS reports the construction of the second ship – ironically named Sevastopol, after the capital of Crimea – has been carried out according to schedule. Furthermore, judging by the rhetoric of foreign affairs minister d’Artagnan that “France’s obligations to Russia under the contract on the helicopter carrier must be fulfilled,” it appears Putin will get his way soon.
Russian troops are boarding the disputed first Mistral-class ship…
This post was published at Zero Hedge on 11/24/2014.
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