Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during an interview with major French media outlets Agence France-Presse (AFP) and France 2 television in Sochi on June 7, 2010. The possible sale of a warship by NATO-member France to Russia is attractive only if includes transfer of the high technology that goes with the ship, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said. Getty Images logo Getty Images 23 months ago

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during an interview with major French media outlets Agence France-Presse (AFP) and France 2 television in Sochi on June 7, 2010. The possible sale of a warship by NATO-member France to Russia is attractive only if includes transfer of the high technology that goes with the ship, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said.

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