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Russia will send it to the bottom before paying a dime.

There is a reason no one messes with Russia, and it isn't because they have "improved their stature among nations".

This also marks a real turning point in East African piracy. Up until now, the crews were either released upon capture of a ship or for a very small ransom. From what I gather the crew is still being held and their fate is tied to that of the cargo.