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Russian Destroyer Escorts Commercial Vessels in Gulf of Aden
10:35 22/01/2012 VLADIVOSTOK, January 22 (RIA Novosti)
A new task force from Russia’s Pacific Fleet has escorted its first convoy of commercial vessels along the designated safety corridor after its recent arrival to the Gulf of Aden, the fleet’s spokesman said on Sunday.
Russia's Pacific Fleet Task Force Pays Visit to Indonesia
04:07 19/01/2012 VLADIVOSTOK, January 19 (RIA Novosti)
A Pacific Fleet task force led by the Admiral Panteleyev destroyer docked at the Indonesian port of Surabaya on Thursday
Somali pirates release Indian oil tanker with 21 crew
11:46 15/01/2012 MOSCOW/MUMBAI, January 15 (RIA Novosti)Somali pirates have released 21 Indian sailors aboard the ship MV Fairchem Bogey, which was hijacked last August, India’s Directorate General of Shipping said on Sunday.

Russia rotates warships in anti-piracy mission off Somali coast
04:11 13/01/2012 VLADIVOSTOK, January 13 (RIA Novosti)
A new Russian naval task force has arrived in the Gulf of Aden to join the international efforts to fight piracy off the Somali coast
Iran praises ‘humanitarian’ U.S. navy after pirate rescue
18:28 07/01/2012 MOSCOW, January 7 (RIA Novosti)
Iran hailed on Saturday the actions of the U.S. navy after an American warship freed 13 Iranians who had been held by pirates.
Russia offers help in fighting sea piracy in Gulf of Guinea
04:59 20/10/2011 UNITED NATIONS, October 20 (RIA Novosti)
Russia is ready to join international efforts to curb sea piracy in the Gulf of Guinea where about 30 attacks on commercial ships have been registered since the beginning of 2011
Nigerian pirates release crew of German tanker
11:19 14/10/2011 MOSCOW, October 14 (RIA Novosti)
Nigerian pirates have released the crew of a German oil tanker hijacked six days ago.
Four Russian sailors on board oil tanker seized by Nigerian pirates
20:59 12/10/2011 MOSCOW, October 12 (RIA Novosti)Four Russian sailors are among the crew of an oil tanker hijacked by pirates off the coast of Nigeria, Russian Ambassador to Nigeria Alexander Polyakov said on Wednesday.

UK forces free pirate-held Italian ship
18:05 11/10/2011 ROME, October 11 (RIA Novosti)
British special forces have freed an Italian cargo ship hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia earlier this week, the Italian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Russia ready to continue anti-piracy mission in Gulf of Aden
21:52 26/09/2011 MOSCOW, September 26 (RIA Novosti)
A new Russian naval task force will arrive on Wednesday in the Gulf of Aden to continue the ongoing anti-piracy mission off the Somali coast, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.
Somali pirates release Vietnamese ship
08:35 18/09/2011 MOSCOW, September 18 (RIA Novosti)
Somali pirates have released a Vietnamese-owned cargo ship with 24 crewmembers seized in January this year, Chinese news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday, referring to a regional maritime official.
Russian warship ends anti-piracy mission off Somali coast
16:21 13/09/2011 MURMANSK, September 13 (RIA Novosti)
A Russian task force from the Northern Fleet led by the destroyer Severomorsk has concluded its anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden and set sail for its home base, the fleet's press service said on Tuesday.
Russian warship escorted 30 vessels in Gulf of Aden since mid-June
21:04 29/07/2011 MOSCOW, July 29 (RIA Novosti)A Russian task force led by the Severomorsk destroyer from the Northern Fleet has escorted a total of 30 commercial ships through pirate-infested waters off the Somali coast since June 17.

Pirates seize Italian vessel in Gulf of Guinea
19:22 24/07/2011 ROME, July 24 (RIA Novosti)Pirates seized an Italian-flagged vessel with a crew of 23 in the Gulf of Guinea on Sunday, Italian media reported.

Indian Navy touts 'significant success' in fighting pirates
21:50 06/06/2011
India has deployed naval vessels in the eastern Arabian Sea and has achieved "significant success" in the past few months combating piracy in the area as pirates have extended their activities further from the coast of Somalia, Admiral Nirmal Verma, chief of staff of the Indian Navy, said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Russian task force returns home after anti-piracy mission
07:51 21/05/2011
The Russian Pacific Fleet's task force led by the Admiral Vinogradov destroyer will arrive on Saturday in the Far Eastern port of Vladivostok after a successful anti-piracy mission off the Somali coast.
Russia sends destroyer to protect shipping off Somali coast
02:39 13/05/2011
A Russian task force led by Northern Fleet's destroyer Severomorsk will start patrolling pirate-infested waters in the Gulf of Aden in June.
Russian warships complete visit to Vietnam, head to Vladivostok
07:14 11/05/2011
A Pacific Fleet task force led by the Admiral Vinogradov destroyer has completed a friendly visit to Vietnam and is now heading for the Far Eastern port of Vladivostok.
Iran foils pirate attack on UAE tanker
16:35 07/05/2011The Iranian Navy on Saturday thwarted an attempt by pirates to hijack an oil tanker from the United Arab Emirates, Press TV reported.

Singapore tanker seized by suspected pirates off east Africa coast
11:28 01/05/2011
A Singapore tanker with a 25-member crew has been seized by suspected pirates off the east coast of Africa, The Straits Times reported on Sunday, referring to the Singapore authorities.
U.S. will not use ground troops to fight Somali piracy – State Dept.
06:19 31/03/2011
The United States has no plans to use ground forces to protect commercial shipping in pirate-infested waters off the Somali coast.
U.S. urges partners to keep fighting piracy
06:29 25/02/2011
The United States calls on its international partners to step up efforts in the fight against Somali pirates in the wake of an attack on a private yacht, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of State said.
Pirates seize Maltese vessel off Oman
02:02 14/02/2011Pirates seized a Maltese-flagged vessel with a crew of 23 off the coast of Oman, the European Union anti-piracy force, EUNavfor, said.

Indian warship sinks pirate vessel, seizes 15 pirates - paper
09:44 30/01/2011
The Indian Navy and Coast Guard held the first major anti-piracy operation closest to India's shores, sinking a pirate ship, rescuing 20 fishermen and arresting 15 Somali pirates, The Hindustan Times reported on Sunday, referring to the country's Navy.
Pirate attack on tanker thwarted in Indian Ocean
21:40 29/01/2011
The New York Star tanker has been twice attacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean, but the attempts were thwarted, the Maritime Assistance Center said on Saturday.
Somali pirates seize Algerian cargo ship in Indian Ocean
10:38 02/01/2011
Somali pirates have seized an Algerian-flagged and owned cargo ship with an international crew in the Indian Ocean, the European Union anti-piracy force said on Sunday.
Russian tanker escapes Somali pirate attack
07:30 31/12/2010Russian tanker NS Africa has managed to evade capture by pirates in the Indian Ocean, the Sovfracht Maritime Bulletin reported on Friday.

Somali pirates get $5.5 million ransom for German tanker
07:11 28/12/2010Germany's Marida Marguerite tanker and its crew, held by pirates for almost nine months, may soon be released as a ransom of $5.5 million was finally paid, Germany's DPA news agency said.

Russian warships visit Sri Lanka, head to Gulf of Aden
02:15 11/12/2010
A Pacific Fleet's task force led by the Admiral Vinogradov destroyer will complete on Saturday a three-day visit to Sri Lanka and head to the Gulf of Aden to fight sea piracy in the region.
Russia to continue anti-piracy missions in Gulf of Aden - Medvedev
19:32 25/11/2010
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reiterated on Thursday that Russian warships would continue patrolling commercial shipping routes off the Somali coast.
Pirates attack tanker with Russian crew, one injured (Update 1)
09:21 22/11/2010
The NS Spirit tanker owned by Novoship, part of Russia's largest shipping company Sovcomflot, was attacked by pirates off the coast of Nigeria on Monday, injuring one Russian crew member, the company said.
Pirates attack tanker with Russian crew, one injured
08:31 22/11/2010
Pirates have attacked the NS Spirit tanker off the coast of Nigeria, injuring one Russian crew member, the vessel's owner Novoship said.
Russian naval task force heads to Gulf of Aden
06:39 17/11/2010
A Pacific Fleet's task force led by the Admiral Vinogradov destroyer left the Far Eastern port of Vladivostok on Wednesday to join the international anti-piracy mission off the horn of Africa.
Russia, Kenya urge concerted effort in fight against sea piracy
15:43 16/11/2010
Russia and Kenya reiterated on Tuesday a call for the creation of an international tribunal on sea piracy to help thwart frequent pirate attacks on commercial shipping off the Somalia coast.
Russian FM to discuss cooperation with Kenya, anti-piracy efforts
03:14 16/11/2010
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will discuss cooperation with Kenya and anti-piracy efforts in the East African country's capital Nairobi on Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Russia to rotate naval task force off Somalia coast in December
05:30 04/11/2010
Russian warships will continue patrolling commercial shipping routes in the Gulf of Aden in 2011 to help thwart frequent pirate attacks on merchant ships, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said.
German ship attacked by pirates off Kenyan coast freed
20:50 25/10/2010
A German ship hijacked by Somali pirates off the Kenyan coast on Sunday has been released, the East Africa Coordinator of Seafarers Assistance Program (SAP) said.
South Korean fishing boat seized by Somali pirates near Kenya
10:35 17/10/2010
Somali pirates have seized a South Korean fishing boat with 43 sailors in Kenyan waters, South Korea's news agency Yonhap reported on Sunday.
Russian warship to visit port of Djibouti
00:52 17/10/2010
The Russian destroyer RFS Admiral Levchenko will visit the port of Djibouti in the Horn of Africa on October 17-19 as part of its current anti-piracy mission off the Somali coast, a Russian Navy spokesman said.
Russian destroyer escorts new commercial convoy off African coast
02:25 09/10/2010
The Russian destroyer RFS Admiral Levchenko started on Friday escorting a convoy of nine civilian ships through the pirate-infested waters off the Somali coast.
Russia to draft proposals on joint anti-piracy efforts with U.S.
07:29 17/09/2010
The Russian Defense Ministry will draft within a month its proposals to the U.S. on joint anti-piracy efforts off the horn of Africa.
Russian warship escorts 9 commercial vessels off African coast
22:24 16/09/2010
The Russian destroyer RFS Admiral Levchenko started on Thursday escorting a convoy of nine civilian ships through the pirate-infested waters off the Horn of Africa, a Russian Navy spokesman said.
Somali pirates free 15 Bulgarian sailors
19:23 09/09/2010
Somali pirates have released the 15-member crew of the Bulgarian ship MV Panega, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said on Thursday.
U.S. forces free German ship off Somalia (Update 1)
14:15 09/09/2010
A German ship with two Russian sailors onboard was freed on Thursday by U.S. navy forces off the coast of Somalia, the vessel's owner said.
Russia's envoy to NATO requests details on German ship hijacking
12:41 09/09/2010
Russia's envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin has requested Russian military officials from NATO's Allied Command Europe to provide details about an attack by pirates on a German containership in the Gulf of Aden.
Pirates seize Greek ship in protected Gulf of Aden corridor
03:03 09/09/2010
A Greek-owned chemical tanker with a crew of 18 was attacked by pirates in a protected corridor in the Gulf of Aden.
RFS Admiral Levchenko escorts ships off African coast
21:10 07/09/2010
The Russian destroyer RFS Admiral Levchenko has started escorting a convoy of seven civilian ships off the coast of Africa, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
Russian warship escorts 10-vessel convoy off Somali coast
19:43 23/08/2010
The Russian destroyer RFS Admiral Levchenko on Monday started escorting a convoy of 10 commercial ships through pirate-infested waters off the Gulf of Aden and the Horn of Africa, a Navy spokesman said.
Somali pirates demand $4 mln ransom for captured Egyptian ship - paper
13:23 22/08/2010
Somali pirates who have been holding an Egyptian merchant ship since early August have demanded a $4 million ransom for the ship's release, the Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram reported on Sunday.
Russian warship escorts new convoy off Somali coast
16:48 11/08/2010
Russia's Admiral Levchenko destroyer is escorting a convoy of five commercial ships through pirate-infested waters off the Somali coast, the Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Pirates leave hijacked Syria Star sugar ship
02:41 08/08/2010
Pirates have left the Syria Star ship with a cargo of sugar, hijacked earlier this week, the EU's naval force operating off Somalia said on its website.
Russian ship thwarts pirate attack on tanker in Red Sea
16:52 03/08/2010
A Russian Black Sea fleet vessel, involved in an anti-piracy mission off the Horn of Africa, thwarted a pirate attack on a Russian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea on Monday, a Navy spokesman said on Tuesday.
Russia drops role in NATO's Med Sea operation to focus on piracy fight off Somalia
12:44 25/07/2010
Russia has suspended its participation in NATO's naval anti-terrorist operation in the Mediterranean Sea to focus on anti-piracy activity off Somalia, a spokesman for the Russian Naval General Staff said on Sunday.
Russian destroyer to join UN anti-piracy mission off Somalia next week
15:41 11/07/2010
Russia's Admiral Levchenko destroyer will join a UN anti-piracy mission off the coast of Somalia at the start of next week, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
Russian Navy expands anti-piracy mission in Gulf of Aden
20:24 09/07/2010
The Russian Navy has extended the convoy route in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden to 380 kilometers, the Pacific Fleet commander said on Friday.
Released North Spirit sailors say feel well despite malnutrition
05:25 06/07/2010
Two Russian sailors from the North Spirit ship who were captured off Cameroon in mid-May and released on Saturday said on Tuesday they felt well despite a serious loss of weight in captivity.
Seven Russian sailors among 12 captured in Nigeria, released
19:47 04/07/2010
Seven Russian seamen among 12 captured during an attack on the German-flagged cargo ship BBC Palonia near the oil-rich Niger River delta, released, Voice of Russia said on Sunday.
Two Russian sailors captured by Nigerian militants released for ransom
11:43 04/07/2010
Two Russian sailors from the North Spirit ship who were captured off Cameroon in mid-May and transferred to Nigeria have been released for a ransom, the Russian Professional Union of Sailors said on Sunday, referring to the ship-owners. 
Two Russian sailors taken hostage in Nigeria released for ransom
11:24 04/07/2010
Two Russian sailors from the North Spirit ship who were captured off Cameroon in mid-May and transferred to Nigeria have been released for a ransom, the Russian Professional Union of Sailors said on Sunday, referring to the ship-owners. 
Seven Russians taken hostage in Nigeria - radio (Update 1)
01:14 04/07/2010
Seven Russian seamen are among the 12 people taken hostage during an attack on their ship near the oil-rich Niger River delta, the Ekho Moskvy radio station said, citing the Nigerian navy.
Pirates seize 12 sailors off Nigeria
19:58 03/07/2010
Nigerian pirates have kidnapped 12 sailors, there are Russians among them, Associated Press reported on Saturday.
Russian destroyer joins UN anti-piracy mission off Somalia
09:17 03/07/2010
Russia’s Admiral Levchenko destroyer arrived in the Gulf of Aden on Saturday to resume a UN anti-piracy mission off the coast of Somalia, a Defense Ministry statement said.
Russian sailors take on Somali pirates
16:39 29/06/2010
A squadron of Pacific vessels led by the large anti-submarine ship Marshal Shaposhnikov has completed its UN mission against the pirates in the Gulf of Aden and has returned to Vladivostok.

Russian naval task force to resume anti-piracy mission off Somalia in July
18:09 28/06/2010
A task force led by the Admiral Levchenko destroyer will arrive in the Gulf of Aden on July 3 to resume the UN anti-piracy mission near Somalia, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Russian task force to continue anti-piracy mission off Somalia
16:47 23/06/2010
Russia will resume its anti-piracy mission near Somalia in early July, the Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Baltic Fleet frigates may be dispatched to Sevastopol to combat piracy
11:03 23/06/2010
The possible transfer of the Russian Baltic Fleet's Neustrashimy (Fearless) and Yaroslav Mudry frigates to the Black Sea naval base is connected with combating piracy in the Gulf of Aden, a senior Navy officer said on Wednesday
Russia set to support anti-piracy initiatives at G8 summit
04:16 23/06/2010
Russia is planning to support Canadian initiatives on the fight against sea piracy at the upcoming G8 summit, a source at the Russian embassy in the United States told RIA Novosti.
Militants demand $1.5 mln for release of Russian sailors
10:35 09/06/2010
Nigerian militants are demanding a $1.5 million ransom for the release of two Russian sailors abducted from a vessel at a port in Cameroon last month, the Jour newspaper reported on Wednesday
Russian task force concludes anti-piracy mission off Somalia
07:39 07/06/2010
A Russian Pacific Fleet's task force, led by Udaloy-class missile destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov, has accomplished its anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden and set sail to its home base in Vladivostok.
Moscow court to hear case of Arctic Sea hijacker in special proceedings
15:59 28/05/2010
The Moscow City Court granted a petition to a defendant in the pirate hijacking case of the Arctic Sea vessel to hear his case in a special proceeding, without examining evidence, the suspect's lawyer said.
UN to consider legislation to punish pirates
00:27 25/05/2010
The United Nations has decided to join the fight against pirates from the Horn of Africa. 
Talks on release of Russian sailors abducted in Cameroon underway
14:23 24/05/2010
Talks on the release of two Russian crewmembers of the North Spirit vessel who were abducted at a Cameroon port are underway, the Russian Sailors Trade Union said Monday.
Russia, NATO, U.S., EU work on ways to deal with captured pirates
17:36 21/05/2010
Russia is in discussions the United States, EU and NATO on developing a legal framework to deal with pirates in the Horn of Africa region, the Russian defense minister said on Friday.
Talks on release of Russian sailors abducted in Cameroon to start Saturday
17:33 21/05/2010
Talks on the release of two Russian crewmembers of the North Spirit vessel who were abducted at a Cameroon port are planned for Saturday, the Russian Sailors Trade Union said Friday.
Nigerian group thought behind kidnap of Russian sailors in Cameroon
17:38 20/05/2010
A Nigerian militant group may have been involved in the abduction of two Russian sailors in West Africa, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday. 
Russia urges NATO to help fix legal gray area for pirates
22:06 19/05/2010
Russia's ambassador to NATO called Wednesday on the alliance's leadership to support Russia's initiative to develop an international legal framework to deal with pirates on the high seas.
Russian warship to escort 5 merchant vessels in Gulf of Aden
16:54 18/05/2010
Russia's Marshal Shaposhikov destroyer will escort a convoy of five commercial ships through pirate-infested waters off the Somali coast, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Two Russians, including former Arctic Sea sailor, abducted in Africa
19:21 17/05/2010
Two Russian seamen, including a former member of the Arctic Sea cargo vessel at the center of a hijacking saga last year, have been abducted in Cameroon, a Russian sailors' trade union said on Monday.
Russian sailors from hijacked oil tanker due home Tuesday
13:37 17/05/2010
The crew members of the Moscow University tanker that was seized by Somali pirates and then released will return home on Tuesday, the mother of one of the sailors said on Monday
Russian warships to base in Djibouti port to fight piracy
23:51 16/05/2010
The republic of Djibouti, located in the Horn of Africa, will provide its port for Russian Navy to fight piracy.
UN General Assembly to discuss piracy at informal meeting
03:07 14/05/2010
The UN General Assembly will gather on Friday for an informal meeting to discuss piracy, the UN said in a concept note.
Sailors from Russian tanker to return home this month after pirate attack
01:09 14/05/2010
A dozen sailors from the Moscow University tanker, which was briefly seized by Somali pirates last week, will return to Russia this month, the mother of a crew member said.
Obama interested in Russian proposals on battling piracy
23:47 13/05/2010
U.S. President Barack Obama expressed his desire on Thursday to continue working with Russia toward the establishment of a special juridical body to try pirates, the Kremlin said.
Political stability in Somalia needed to fight piracy — Russia deputy UN envoy
03:30 13/05/2010
The piracy problem off the Somali coast can be resolved only by means of establishing a political stability in Somalia.
Questions remain over alleged deaths of Somali pirates - Russian media
13:25 12/05/2010
The alleged deaths of a group of Somali pirates who were set free after hijacking a Russian tanker near the Gulf of Aden have sparked heated debate in the Russian media
Somali ambassador defends Russian treatment of pirates
15:45 11/05/2010
The Somali ambassador to Russia on Tuesday defended the decision to set adrift a group of pirates who briefly seized the Liberian-flagged Moscow University tanker last week
Pirates released after assault operation near Gulf of Aden apparently perished
13:04 11/05/2010
The Somali pirates who were captured in an assault operation after hijacking a Russian tanker near the Gulf of Aden and then released by Russian military officials have not reached the coast and have apparently perished
Pirates released after assault operation near Gulf of Aden apparently perished
12:16 11/05/2010
The Somali pirates who were captured in an assault operation after hijacking a Russian tanker near the Gulf of Aden and then released by Russian military officials have not reached the coast and have apparently perished
Pirate threat persists after hijacked tanker's release
20:22 07/05/2010
On the night of May 6, 2010, commandos from the Marshal Shaposhnikov anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ship of the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet, on an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, stormed the Moscow University oil tanker that was seized yesterday by Somali pirates and released her 23 crewmembers.
Russian forces storm tanker, arrest pirates, save crew
16:58 07/05/2010
Captain First Class Ildar Akhmerov talked to journalists in Moscow via a TV link-up and discussed the results of an operation to save the crew of the Moscow University tanker seized by Somalian pirates.
Russia not to reinforce anti-piracy presence in Gulf of Aden
16:09 07/05/2010
Russia has no plans to beef up its task force in the Gulf of Aden following a pirate attack on a Russian tanker, the chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces said on Friday. 
Russian release of Somali pirates divides legal experts
15:12 07/05/2010
Famous Russian lawyers express totally contradicting opinions about the recent release of Somali pirates who seized a Russian tanker.
Russian press discusses details of tanker rescue operation
14:37 07/05/2010
As the Russian Moscow University tanker, freed from pirates on Thursday, sets off for refueling, heated discussion of the details of the rescue operation fills the Russian press.
The freeing of the Moscow University tanker
13:07 07/05/2010
Russian commandos from the large anti-submarine warship Marshal Shaposhnikov freed the Moscow University tanker seized by Somali pirates

Operation to free Russian tanker from Somali pirates lasted 22 minutes (WRAPUP 5)
04:15 07/05/2010
The operation to release a Russian vessel seized by Somali pirates on Wednesday lasted just 22 minutes, the commander of the Russian naval task force in the Gulf of Aden has said.
Russian sailors release Somali pirates - Defense Ministry source
23:33 06/05/2010
Russian naval task force sailors released on Thursday the Somali pirates detained after a mission to free the Moscow University tanker, a Defense Ministry source told RIA Novosti.
Operation to free Russian tanker from Somali pirates lasted 22 minutes (WRAPUP 4)
22:55 06/05/2010
The operation to release a Russian vessel seized by Somali pirates on Wednesday lasted just 22 minutes, the commander of the Russian naval task force in the Gulf of Aden said Thursday.
Operation to free Russian tanker from Somali pirates lasted 22 minutes (WRAPUP 3)
21:22 06/05/2010
The operation to release a Russian vessel seized by Somali pirates on Wednesday lasted just 22 minutes, the commander of the Russian naval task force in the Gulf of Aden said Thursday.
Operation to free Russian tanker lasted 22 minutes - military
19:46 06/05/2010
The operation to release a Russian vessel seized by Somali pirates on Wednesday lasted 22 minutes, the commander of the Russian naval task force in the Gulf of Aden said Thursday.
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Russian sailors take on Somali pirates
16:39 29/06/2010
A squadron of Pacific vessels led by the large anti-submarine ship Marshal Shaposhnikov has completed its UN mission against the pirates in the Gulf of Aden and has returned to Vladivostok.

Russian forces storm tanker, arrest pirates, save crew
16:58 07/05/2010
Captain First Class Ildar Akhmerov talked to journalists in Moscow via a TV link-up and discussed the results of an operation to save the crew of the Moscow University tanker seized by Somalian pirates.
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