Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, October 27, 2008
Once again, Pirates make threats
Oct. 27th, Russia Today claims
"The Somali pirates who hijacked a Ukrainian freighter, the Faina, have issued an ultimatum. According to reports on Somali radio they've threatened to kill 20 crew members, if a multi-million dollar ransom is not paid within 24 hours."
It also makes comments that Russia may take some action.
"The Russian warship, 'Neustrashimy' (Fearless,) is now off the Somali coast where it will conduct anti-piracy patrols. It may also be used to intercept the Ukrainian freighter captured a month ago."
There are no reports in the African press regarding the ultimatum by the Pirates.
Could be the Russians are looking for an excuse.
"The Somali pirates who hijacked a Ukrainian freighter, the Faina, have issued an ultimatum. According to reports on Somali radio they've threatened to kill 20 crew members, if a multi-million dollar ransom is not paid within 24 hours."
It also makes comments that Russia may take some action.
"The Russian warship, 'Neustrashimy' (Fearless,) is now off the Somali coast where it will conduct anti-piracy patrols. It may also be used to intercept the Ukrainian freighter captured a month ago."
There are no reports in the African press regarding the ultimatum by the Pirates.
Could be the Russians are looking for an excuse.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Ukraine Admits Illegal Arms Trading
According to Russia Today, the Prime Minister of Ukraine admits there has been illegal arms sales from Ukraine.
This all came to light because of the hijacking of the M/V Faina by Somali pirates. The vessel was going to Kenya, but it was determined the cargo of tanks and other weaponry was destined for Sudan.
The Russian vessel Neustrashimy is on it's way to Somalia. It should be there any day now, but I suspect it's location is being kept quiet.
So, here's the deal. The pirates stopped a ship and are holding it ransom. Now that everyone knows the cargo should NOT be going to it's destination, they will keep it from being released.
I wonder what will happen. The ship will be returned to Ukraine? Russia will take control of it?
Oh, and the other thing. These tanks could have been sold for a lot more money to Pakistan (who apparently wanted them). I presume the decision who to sale them to was based on how much kickback the "authorities" in Ukraine would receive. I guess those folks are on their way to somewhere else by now.
Update 18:00 CDT
From The Nation, Nairobi, Kenya (click here for complete article)
"The Nation sent questions to the Ukrinmash (the official Ukrainian arms dealer) website address but none of them has been answered.
The questions included: "Are you in contact with the pirates?
"Are the pirates demanding ransom?
"Are you ready to pay?
"Which countries are helping you?
"Was the consignment destined for Kenya or Southern Sudan?"
It also emerged that Kenya might have been sucked into an arms stockpiling contest between the Sudanese government in Khartoum and the South Sudan administration based in Juba."
This all came to light because of the hijacking of the M/V Faina by Somali pirates. The vessel was going to Kenya, but it was determined the cargo of tanks and other weaponry was destined for Sudan.
The Russian vessel Neustrashimy is on it's way to Somalia. It should be there any day now, but I suspect it's location is being kept quiet.
So, here's the deal. The pirates stopped a ship and are holding it ransom. Now that everyone knows the cargo should NOT be going to it's destination, they will keep it from being released.
I wonder what will happen. The ship will be returned to Ukraine? Russia will take control of it?
Oh, and the other thing. These tanks could have been sold for a lot more money to Pakistan (who apparently wanted them). I presume the decision who to sale them to was based on how much kickback the "authorities" in Ukraine would receive. I guess those folks are on their way to somewhere else by now.
Update 18:00 CDT
From The Nation, Nairobi, Kenya (click here for complete article)
"The Nation sent questions to the Ukrinmash (the official Ukrainian arms dealer) website address but none of them has been answered.
The questions included: "Are you in contact with the pirates?
"Are the pirates demanding ransom?
"Are you ready to pay?
"Which countries are helping you?
"Was the consignment destined for Kenya or Southern Sudan?"
It also emerged that Kenya might have been sucked into an arms stockpiling contest between the Sudanese government in Khartoum and the South Sudan administration based in Juba."
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