In December 1997 , France , Germany , Russia and Ukraine agreed to evaluate the An - 70 as a candidate for the FLA programme .
The decision arose out of the German government 's objective of providing industrial aid to and thus enhancing political ties with Eastern Europe .
In December 1997 , France , German , Russia and Ukraine agreed to evaluate the An - 70 as a candidate for the FLA programme .
The decision arose out of the German government 's objective of providing industrial aid to and thus enhancing political ties with Eastern Europe .