We hope that Russia will use the ships according to international law as a self-defense mechanism ... But Russia's current leadership is not one that can always be trusted. It's known for its disregard for international laws.
NINO KALANDADZE,
Georgia's Deputy Foreign Minister, on a French deal to sell assault ships to Russia
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