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Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Russia in talks on buying French warship

Mistral-class Amphibious assault shipRussia is discussing the purchase of a French Mistral-class amphibious assault ship worth between 300 and 400 million euros ($430-580 mln), a high-ranking source close to the talks said Tuesday.

"Such talks are being held at the level of experts; the Russian side is represented by the Navy, the United Shipbuilding Corporation, and plants' representatives.

In September we will provide a final conclusion for the Russian Defense Ministry," the source told RIA Novosti.

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