Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin begins a visit to France on Thursday for talks with leaders and to open a big exhibition, but a row over a warship sale could put a damper on the fete.
Putin told AFP in an interview on the eve of his visit that a deal on the Mistral-class assault ship, now under negotiation for more than five months, is possible only if the vessel comes equipped with cutting-edge technology.
France has said it will not lump sophisticated radar systems and other sensitive technology into the deal, which would be the first sale of advanced military hardware by a NATO member to Russia.
"For us, this deal is interesting only if it is accomplished with a parallel transfer of technology," Putin told AFP.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
I would be shocked if the French gave away their best $tech to the Russians. For the Russians to expect it...wow. They call Americans naive!
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