PARIS, September 18. /ITAR-TASS/. Deal with Russia on Mistral warships will be completed given that the ceasefire holds and political process goes ahead in Ukraine, France’s President Francois Hollande told a news conference at the Elysee Palace.

Speaking about sanctions, Hollande said they were necessary.

At the same time he said that the sanctions would wield impact both on Russia and Europe - on its economic growth. So he said all sides were interested in Ukraine’s settlement.

“Russia should be Europe’s partner,” the French president said in conclusion.