It's costing someone 2.5 million Euros per month to keep Vladivostok alongside in Saint-Nazaire. Security, running costs, wharfage etc. Probably less than double for two. What's French for BOGOF ?
There was mention of moving them to Brest.
The idea of a Chinese acquisition is now being touted as a non-starter.
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