Peskov did not answer the question of the penalty for “Mistral” – RBC

A spokesman for the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, declined to answer the question of whether Russia is translated penalty for “Mistral».

«I repeat, Moscow considers the problem of” Mistral “is fully regulated and solved “- he told journalists, Interfax reported.

At the same time Peskov admitted that he does not know how much France has paid Russia for two” Mistral “. “Of the amount there is no answer. None information. It’s such a substantive information, the commercial “- Tass quoted him.

Commenting on the talks between the presidents of Russia and France Vladimir Putin and Francois Hollande, Peskov said:” Both President Putin and President Hollande praised the friendly and constructive atmosphere expert talks, which resulted in the required agreement has been reached. ” He stressed that Moscow believes are totally exhausted, “the so-called problem of” Mistral ».

On the eve of the press service of the Elysee Palace said that between Putin and Hollande agreed on the” Mistral “. This information was confirmed in the Kremlin. The report said that the heads of state adopted a joint decision to terminate the contract for the construction and delivery of two landing helicopter dock ships, such as “Mistral».

Earlier “Kommersant” reported that France as compensation transferred Russia more than € 1,1 Bln. Later, the French defense minister said that the total cost of compensation for breach of contract on the “Mistral”, which will pay the French side will not exceed € 1,2 млрд.

The contract for the supply of two helicopter type “Mistral” Russia and France concluded in 2011. The first ship should be delivered in the autumn of 2014. However, Hollande announced that delivery of helicopter frozen in connection with the situation in Ukraine.