I'm sorry, I can get a little too American some times, sorry Europe, the bigger the better.

James McCullough, Manhattan, New York, United States of America

James... the Nations of Europe together (I'm not saying EU because I don't want to imply that the EU is a nation) could be an even greater superpower than both the US and Russia if they only wanted to. The Nations of Europe together have, by far, the largest GDP of the planet.

Horace, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

I agree with James. I say President George W. Bush (the superman = superpower + man) should go there himself and negotiate with the pirates. Hopefully, before the pirates realize that discussing cowboy hats, and ranches has nothing to do with negotiating ransoms, the Russians will come and kill all.

Saad Ilyas, Toronto, Canada

James McCullough. Youre tending to forget that this is an international effort not just for the US and Russians. Youve heard of the saying," Many hands make light work". Piracy effects every country. I applaud the Europeans for taking a stand.

Owen Gray, Fairfield, Iowa, USA

"James", not a question of offence being taken. This is an international effort, collectivley or not, in putting an end to piracy! Apart from this particular incident, piracy in Somali waters is preventing vital food aid being landed for the people of Somalia. Something the UK has heavily finanaced.

Mike C, London, UK

I don't understand. TF-150, the international task force off Somalia, already exists. Why would the EU form a different one? And nobody is storming the ship; the US won't risk its soldiers for someone else's tanks and RPG rounds. The Russians might; or they might send Farina straight to the bottom.

Matt, Chicago, IL, USA

Our F-22 raptor project cost $60 billion dollars. Far in excess of combined total budget of $45 billion of Russia's army, navy, air force. One single plane costs more than Russia's military

One single Russian Soveremmy class destroyer probably out weight the entire Pirate fleet in terms of tonnage

Ricky, Baltimore, MD, USA

You mean Europe is actually going to deal with an issue instead of sitting back while others clean up their mess? The sun has set on the British Empire.

Frank , Seoul,

May I suggest: Disable the ship's rudder so they can't steer it, thus are unable to get the tanks ashore. If they don't give up after that, blast a hole in the stern and bow and cause it to sink slowly enough that those on board can abandon ship. No tank problem, no ship problem, hijackers in jail.

Bob E, Medina, WA, USA

Superpower ?;supersized. America has a surfeit of bombs. Couldn't they simply nuke them with a dozen or so and ensure the safety of their own troops and sailors? Of course we would advise their flotilla to sail a safe distance away.

Ralph, Mianyang,Sichuan, china

We don't need super powers to deal with pirates, true. But seeing as it took this long for the EU to even send boats, a rescue might take several centuries. As for the superpower talk- as far as I know we still are the world's greatest power. The whole economy crashes upon our command! Beat that, UK

Michael, Spokane, WA, USA

Correction, James - the US used to be a superpower but not now.

Dave, London,

Yes James , we all know that you need "superpowers" to deal with pirates.

Maurice., Belfast.,

No offence taken James but as the Russians managed to get their tanks stolen in the first place and the United States are the Kings of friendly fire, it's a good idea to let Europe tackle this.

Geo, Kowloon, Hong Kong

So long as neither the US or Russia attempts some sort of special forces rescue. Russion special forces troops will kill all the hostages; US special forces troops will all be killed in an unfortunate but preventable accident involving excessive complexity and technology. Send the SAS!

Clive, London,

No offence to our American Superpower ally but the last time we left it to you you chose Vietnam

Christopher Ingram, Nottingham, Great Britain

superpower the usa?? You make me laugh.

Hap, Indianapolis, USA

No offense to the Europeans but let Russia and the US do this. We are both superpowers.

James McCullough, Manhattan, New York, United States of America