Mistral

Despite pressure, France won't cancel warship deal with Russia

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Though US wants France to delay or scrap €1.2 billion contract, French officials say ending contact would harm Paris more than Moscow.

Hollande says sale of warships to Russia still on 'for now'

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French president says deal over sale of two Mistral warships was signed back in 2011 and will be completed in October despite Ukraine crisis.