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SOCHI - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sees no problems to Russia from another suspension of the delivery of French Mistral-class helicopter carriers.

“This is France’s problem. We have no problems, we are protected by the contract,” Lavrov said.

He was commenting on the French president’s decision to suspend the delivery of Mistrals to Russia once again.

“I think the legal proceedings will not take long, unless the issue is resolved in accordance with the obligations assumed by France,” Lavrov said.