Russia Mistral: Hollande denies striking compensation deal

France's president François Hollande denied on 31 July 2015 that any agreement had been yet reached with Russian authorities regarding the Mistral warships contract which stalled following the implementation of sanctions to Russia.

Earlier media reports suggested a compensation deal had been reached in exchange of the cancellation of the contract which would allow Russia to acquire warships from France.

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Euronews, 31.07.15: Mistral: Deal or no deal between France and Russia? http://www.euronews.com/2015/07/31/mistral-deal-or-no-deal-between-france-and-russia/

Politico, 31.07.15: France to compensate Russia over warships http://www.politico.eu/article/france-compensate-russia-mistral-helicopter-carrier-warship-deal-military-defense/

Deutsche Welle, 31.07.15: France, Russia in compensation deal on Mistral warships http://dw.com/p/1G7qO

Deutsche Welle, 01.08.15: France still to make decision on Mistral helicopter carrier warships for Russia http://dw.com/p/1G8FL

The Moscow Times, 31.07.15: France Denies Russian Reports of Deal on Mistral Warship Compensation http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/business/article/france-russia-reach-mistral-compensation-deal/526557.html

The Guardian, 31.07.15: France settles warship compensation claim with Russia http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/31/france-settles-warship-compensation-claim-russia

Sputnik International, 30.07.15: It's Over: Russia, France Agree Mistral Contract Breach Settlement http://sputniknews.com/europe/20150730/1025225635.html

Sputnik International, 31.07.15: Hollande Denies Finalizing Mistral Deal Termination With Russia http://sputniknews.com/europe/20150731/1025276186.html

ESO: Background information: Hollande and Putin to discuss Mistral deal http://www.europeansources.info/record/hollande-and-putin-to-discuss-mistral-deal/

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