Russian Navy supports Idea of conducting International Anti-piracy Operations

The Russian Navy supports the idea of conducting international anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden under the UN aegis, its commander said on Thursday.

Around 35 warships from the navies of 16 countries are currently deployed off Somalia's coast to counter frequent pirate attacks on vital commercial lanes. According to the United Nations, Somali pirates carried out at least 120 attacks on ships in 2008 alone.
"Our view on the international fight against sea piracy is clear: we believe that these operations must be conducted under the aegis of the United Nations," Adm. Vladimir Vysotsky said.

Russia will conduct both separate missions and joint operations in cooperation with foreign navies in the Gulf of Aden, the admiral said.
The Russian Navy joined international anti-piracy efforts off Somali coast in October 2008. Three warships have so far participated in the mission - the Baltic Fleet's Neustrashimy (Fearless) frigate, and the Pacific Fleet's Admiral Vinogradov and Admiral Panteleyev destroyers.

Russia's Pacific Fleet will send a new task force, comprising a warship with two helicopters, a salvage tug, a tanker, and a naval infantry unit, to the Gulf of Aden in late June.

Source:Ecoterra, June 25, 2009

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