Hollande: at the moment we cannot supply Russia with Mistral helicopters The president of France, Francois Hollande said today after a meeting of the Security Council, that currently it won't be possible to supply Mistral helicopters to Russia.The Security Council has weighted its decision against the situation in Ukraine. "The actions undertaken recently by Russia in eastern Ukraine, violate the principles of security in Europe. The president of the republic has stated that, despite the prospect of a cease-fire, which still remains to be confirmed and put into practice, France cannot endorse the delivery of the first helicopter to Russia," RIA Novosti quotes the statement of the Elysee Palace.
The president of France, Francois Hollande said today after a meeting of the Security Council, that currently it won't be possible to supply Mistral helicopters to Russia.
The Security Council has weighted its decision against the situation in Ukraine.
"The actions undertaken recently by Russia in eastern Ukraine, violate the principles of security in Europe. The president of the republic has stated that, despite the prospect of a cease-fire, which still remains to be confirmed and put into practice, France cannot endorse the delivery of the first helicopter to Russia," RIA Novosti quotes the statement of the Elysee Palace.
