Summary:

- The article discusses the continued supply of French-made equipment, including from companies Thales and Safran, to Russian aircraft despite Western sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
- It highlights how these French companies have continued to provide components and services for Russian aircraft, including for military transport planes and helicopters, even as other Western firms have withdrawn from the Russian market.
- The article raises concerns about the potential violation of sanctions and the ongoing support for the Russian defense industry by these French companies, which could undermine the effectiveness of the sanctions regime.