Russia presses for French warship technology
June 11, 2010 Viktor Khristenko told The AP at an exhibit in Paris that "for
me as industry minister, it would be better to bring the
construction to Russia" of Mistral class warships. France is in
talks about selling the warships to Russia.
The discussions are a key part of talks that Russian Prime
Minister Vladimir Putin is having with France's president and prime
minister in Paris this week. One issue is where the ship or ships
would be made.
Putin said Friday he wants to deepen cooperation with France.
Francois Fillon at his side said "vive la Russie!"
