Hollande: France will reimburse Russia if warships are not delivered

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Delivery of first helicopter carrier was due last year but deal was put on hold after Russia’s role in Ukraine crisis led to EU sanctions.

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Russia would be reimbursed for two Mistral helicopter carriers if they are not delivered and the 1.2-billion-euro contract is cancelled, French president François Hollande told reporters Wednesday, reports RFI.