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Pirates should be judged, not beheaded – expert 04.21.2010 Pirates should be judged, not beheaded – expert
Russia offers UN to establish international anti-piracy court. It could be an effective way to counter piracy, says an expert. Not all countries criminalize piracy and a great number of arrested pirates manage to escape punishment.

Putin ordered to hand over two shipyards to USC 04.21.2010 Putin ordered to hand over two shipyards to USC
Russian premier Vladimir Putin ordered to transfer two ship-repair yards (No. 10 and No. 82) located in Murmansk region into ownership of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) till June 15. At present, the yards report to Russian defense ministry.

China is about to buy Russian air cushion ships 04.20.2010 China is about to buy Russian air cushion ships
Rosoboronexport holds consultations with China at defense show DSA 2010 about possible buying of Russian Zubr- and Murena-type air cushion landing ships. These unique ships have no analogs in the world and have excellently proved themselves.

Cruiser Moskva reached the Gulf of Aden 04.20.2010 Cruiser Moskva reached the Gulf of Aden
Carrying out tasks of long-range cruise, Black Sea Fleet (BSF) flagship Guard missile cruiser Moskva passed through the Red Sea and reached the Gulf of Aden. The personnel were informed about environment in the region.

Georgians arrested Russian tanker 04.19.2010 Georgians arrested Russian tanker
Russian-flagged tanker Saratov City was arrested in water area of Georgian port Batumi "due to marine pollution". If during investigation the crew's guilt would be proved, the case will be brought to trial.

BF task unit to return home on Apr 20 04.19.2010 BF task unit to return home on Apr 20
Baltic Fleet (BF) task unit consisting of frigates Yaroslav Mudry, Neustrashimy, and tanker Olekma having performed training tasks in the Atlantic will return to BF main base Baltiysk on Apr 20. The ships united in the Mediterranean after task accomplishment.

Yanukovich is about to review gas and fleet issues with Medvedev 04.19.2010 Yanukovich is about to review gas and fleet issues with Medvedev
Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich intends to review gas issues and terms of Black Sea Fleet basing in Crimea with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev this week. Kiev would probably increase lease payment for BSF.

Cruiser Petr Veliky entered Red Sea through Suez Canal 04.19.2010 Cruiser Petr Veliky entered Red Sea through Suez Canal
Having successfully passed Suez Canal which is one of the most important artificial waterways in the world, Northern Fleet's (NF) flagship heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky reached the Red Sea on Friday.

Russian Navy joins the action "St. George Ribbon" 04.16.2010 Russian Navy joins the action "St. George Ribbon"
Expecting commemoration of 65th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian Navy joins the action "St. George Ribbon". Black-and-orange ribbons have become the symbol of Russia's victory in the Great Patriotic War and the sign of everlasting respect to veterans who saved the world from fascism.

Marshal Shaposhnikov is escorting another convoy through Gulf of Aden 04.16.2010 Marshal Shaposhnikov is escorting another convoy through Gulf of Aden
Pacific Fleet (PF) large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov is escorting convoy of 4 vessels through uneasy waters of Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa where pirate assaults are ordinary. New task unit is the fourth one dispatched by PF to fight piracy.

Four shipbuilding zones to be established in the Far East 04.15.2010 Four shipbuilding zones to be established in the Far East
Four shipbuilding and ship-repair zones will be created in Primorsky Krai under auspices of the Far East Shipbuilding Center. Primorsky Krai has tied with Rosoboronexport a general agreement of military technical cooperation with foreign countries.

Syrian military delegation visited cruiser Petr Veliky in Tartus 04.15.2010 Syrian military delegation visited cruiser Petr Veliky in Tartus
Large delegation of Syrian armed forces headed by Taleb Al-Barri, Syrian Navy Commander on Wednesday paid a familiarization visit to Russian heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky stayed at Syrian port Tartus.

Russian marines to attend military parades in Kerch, Odessa and Nikolayev 04.15.2010 Russian marines to attend military parades in Kerch, Odessa and Nikolayev
Russian servicemen who are to attend military parades on May 9 in Odessa, Kerch and Nikolayev will be delivered there by Black Sea Fleet (BSF) large landing ships. Personnel of BSF independent marine brigade will take part in parades along with Ukrainian servicemen.

Admiral Chabanenko paid formal visit to Spanish port 04.14.2010 Admiral Chabanenko paid formal visit to Spanish port
Russian large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko has finished formal visit to Spanish port Ceuta on Tuesday. Presently, Russia is represented in anti-piracy operation held in this part of Indian Ocean by large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov.

Marines boarded on the deck of Petr Veliky 04.14.2010 Marines boarded on the deck of Petr Veliky
Marine unit being on alert at heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky started full-scale drills. The primary task of marine unit is to board the ship as rapidly as possible and secure the vessel until main anti-terror/anti-piracy group comes on board.

BSF to be reinforced with new frigates and subs 04.14.2010 BSF to be reinforced with new frigates and subs
Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) will be reinforced with new frigates and diesel submarines within the nearest 5 years. The fleet's demand in new ships is caused by decommissioning of old ones, scheduled ocean exercises, long range cruises, and annual participation in international maneuvers held in Black Sea.

Sevmash refuses to pay Norwegian debts 04.14.2010 Sevmash refuses to pay Norwegian debts
The Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, northern Russia, refuses to pay Norwegian shipping company Odfjell the 45 million USD, which the latter was awarded in a court rule last year. The arbitration court in Stockholm last year found Sevmash guilty in having failed to meet contract conditions.

Russia joins Blackseafor drills 04.14.2010 Russia joins Blackseafor drills
A squadron of international ships comprising the Black Sea Naval Cooperation Task Group (Blackseafor) has left the Turkish port of Eregli to take part in rescue drills. Russia is represented by the Caesar Kunikov ship.

Russia delays launch of new nuclear submarine 04.14.2010 Russia delays launch of new nuclear submarine
Russia will not float out a new nuclear-powered multipurpose attack submarine as planned on May 7 due to technical reasons. Construction of the Severodvinsk, the first Project 885 Yasen (Graney) class submarine, began in 1993 at the Sevmash shipyard in the northern Russian city of Severodvinsk but has since been dogged by financial setbacks.

K-8 crew to be commemorated in Sestroretsk 04.13.2010 K-8 crew to be commemorated in Sestroretsk
Memorial service in honor of crewmembers of K-8 submarine sank 40 years ago in Bay of Biscay will be held in St. Paul's and St. Peter's Church in Sestroretsk. Having sunk on Apr 12, 1970, K-8 became the first victim in Soviet/Russian nuclear fleet.

Bulava mishaps come from technological problems – Solomonov 04.13.2010 Bulava mishaps come from technological problems – Solomonov
Faulty launches of SLBM Bulava can be explained by a variety of reasons – substandard materials, violations of production technology, or improper quality control. SLBM Bulava-30 is supposed to become the basis of naval component of Russia's strategic nuclear force.

Ukraine is about to raise lease payment for Russian BSF 04.12.2010 Ukraine is about to raise lease payment for Russian BSF
Ukraine considers possibility of raising lease payment for Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) naval base in Sevastopol. Ukrainian premier Nikolai Azarov intends to voice the new sum during meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Annual lease payment for BSF basing in Sevastopol makes $90 mln, Ukraine receives these money under agreements of liquidation of gas debt which is $2.3 bln.

Russian cruiser Petr Veliky to call at Syrian port Tartus 04.12.2010 Russian cruiser Petr Veliky to call at Syrian port Tartus
Northern Fleet (NF) heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Petr Veliky on Tuesday will pay an official visit to Syrian port Tartus within the framework of preparation to large-scale naval exercise. Petr Veliky is the world's biggest non-carrying attack ship.

Russian sailing ship Kruzenshtern heads for native harbor 04.12.2010 Russian sailing ship Kruzenshtern heads for native harbor
Russian bark Kruzenshtern has completed friendly visit to the port of Havana and Saturday evening headed home. The legendary ship sailed off Havana harbor to the accompaniment of "nine o'clock cannon-shot" from San Carlos de la Cabana fort.

Cruiser Moskva starts her mission in the Mediterranean – Russian Navy 04.12.2010 Cruiser Moskva starts her mission in the Mediterranean – Russian Navy
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) flagship Guard missile cruiser Moskva has successfully passed Black Sea straits and is ready to perform her tasks in the Mediterranean. The ship sailed through Bosporus and Dardanelles straits being accompanied by Turkish Coast Guard motorboats.

Russians in Cuba flock aboard the Kruzenshtern sail ship 04.11.2010 Russians in Cuba flock aboard the Kruzenshtern sail ship
Russians living in Cuba kept flocking to Havana on Saturday and Sunday, to climb aboard the Kruzenshtern. The legendary Russian sailing ship is staying at a local port as part of its trans-Atlantic voyage commemorating the 65th Anniversary of Victory in the Second World War.

Russia ready to consider Ukraine's Black Sea Fleet proposals 04.10.2010 Russia ready to consider Ukraine's Black Sea Fleet proposals
Russia is prepared to consider Ukraine's proposals regarding the Black Sea Fleet. According to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Russia and Ukraine have to strike accord on the border of the Kerch Strait before they sign any legal agreements.

Government approved Sevmash modernization plan 04.09.2010 Government approved Sevmash modernization plan
The federal government has approved a plan on the modernization of the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, northern Russia. Sevmash General Director Nikolai Kalistratov got the formal government approval from Deputy Minister of Economic Development Andrey Klepach.

Russian MFA: Georgian vets will take part in Victory Day festivities 04.09.2010 Russian MFA: Georgian vets will take part in Victory Day festivities
Georgian officials are not invited in Moscow to take part in festivities on the occasion of 65th anniversary of the Victory, although Georgian veterans and public members are planned to participate. As is known, two monuments to victims of the Great Patriotic War have been demolished in the past months in Georgia.

SLBM Bulava comes within new START 04.09.2010 SLBM Bulava comes within new START
New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) signed Thursday in Prague precisely defined the list of arms coming within the document; newest Russian missile RS-24 and SLBM Bulava (RSM-56) are included as well.


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