Ukrainian TV channels reported that, Ukraine and France have signed a contract for the supply of aviation equipment. We are talking about the purchase of Ukrainian helicopters Airbus Helicopters. The signing of the contract took place today in the Ukrainian government building. The Ukrainian side has put his signature to the head of the UATP “Put him in tone” Gennady Balla, and from France - Head of Airbus Helicopters Even Bruno. At the contract signing ceremony was attended by Chairman of the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers Vladimir Groisman and the Ambassador of France in Kiev Isabelle Dumont.
It should be noted, This is the second stage of signing the agreement. According to it, Ukraine is expected to deliver 55 helicopters. The total amount of the contract exceeds 0,5 billion. By taking into account the fact, Ukraine from the European Union did not wait allocation of the promised loan tranche 1 billion, deal in Ukraine itself remains a controversial issue.
All purchased from France helicopters should be put at the disposal of Ministry Arsen Avakov - MIA. Helicopters will be used to "patrol the area", including border areas. Sam noted Avakov, that the helicopters could be used in emergency situations. In the Ukrainian blogosphere is answered, that for some time in the country one never-ending emergency, especially in financial terms. also notes, that the contract with the French could be concluded in view of "kickbacks", some of which lands on the minister-oligarch Avakov accounts, so actively promoted this country for the purchase of Ukraine.
