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Russian warship supports EU NAVFOR and the World Food Programme

On 26 July, the Russian destroyer ADMIRAL LEVCHENKO began escorting a World Food Programme (WFP) shipment, in support of EU NAVFOR. Force Commander Jan Thörnqvist said:  “This is a clear demonstration of the excellent co-operation between our European Task Force 465 and the Russian Navy”.  EU NAVFOR welcomes the involvement of the Russian...

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Maersk Alabama evades pirate attack off Somali coast

Maersk Alabama evades pirate attack off Somali coast

On the early morning of 18 November 2009, 350 nautical miles east from the Somali coast, pirates attacked MV Maersk...

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