With the first of two French-built Mistral class amphibious assault carriers set to be delivered to the Russian Navy in October, France is handing Russia the keys to one of the world's most advanced warships at a time when many in the West are questioning Moscow's expansionist ambitions.
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French Navy FREMM (European multipurpose frigate) warship \"Normandy\" is pictured on July 2, 2014 in Larmor-Plage, near Lorient, Brittany.
