For example, in some landlocked countries, there is no so-called shipbuilding industry at all. In addition, merchant ships like Brazil and Chile pass through the Suez Canal less. After all, the canal is located in the northeast of Egypt and connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea......

The representatives of the countries, although they did not say anything explicitly. But after the council meeting, when they need to really contribute, send the fleet. But one by one, for various reasons, they prevaricated Russia's proposal and invitation.

Five days later, the representative of the French side gave a clear reply, saying, "We in France are very supportive of Russia's proposal to encircle and suppress Somali pirates." However, due to the fact that our French fleet is currently being reorganized, it is not convenient to send ships to participate in this operation. ”

This is just the official reason given by them, the French. The fundamental reason for this is that they, the French, have counted the merchant ships affected by Somali pirates in the past two years. It was found that the economic losses caused were not very large. It has not reached the point where it has not been sent out to be stationed for a long time.

Including the United Kingdom, too, there are not many of their import and export merchant ships that go through the Suez Canal (Britain is not a Mediterranean country and is very little influenced by Somali pirates). So its economic impact is far less great than that of Russia, as well as some countries bordering the Mediterranean.

"We, the British fleets, have been on a mission recently, and there are very few that can be drawn out to participate in the encirclement and suppression. So it is difficult to participate in this joint operation. However, we in the UK will still be very supportive of Russia's just act. ”

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Many countries, like France and the United Kingdom, are openly shouting in support of the operation. But behind the scenes, he refused to send a fleet, and he didn't even make a donation. is completely waiting for Russia, doing good deeds, and helping to clear the hidden danger of Somali pirates. In this way, they can sit back and enjoy the benefits without paying any price. It's a beautiful comparison.

In the end, only country Z, as well as Ukraine, is willing to send a fleet to join Russia in the waters of Somalia for a long time. Protect the safety of passing merchant ships.

"Mr. Mavi, at present, only country Z and Ukraine are willing to accept our proposal to send a fleet to encircle and suppress Somali pirates. Now you see, what are we going to do?" two weeks later, the dust settled, and all the countries that had been shouting and cheering before did not want to wade into this troubled water.

Listening to the Russian Foreign Ministry officials asking on the phone, Mavi felt that it was time for these countries who wanted to get something for nothing to understand that they were very wrong.

"Let's talk to each other and arrange the basic tactics and strategies. And then I'm sure in the near future, all the other countries will figure it out. Ma Wei said on the phone in a faint voice.

He's not some kind of Virgin, White Lotus, Savior. It is believed that there is no free lunch in the world. Since other countries are not willing to help, then don't blame him for planning the worst.

That is to say, except for the merchant ships of the three countries, other countries can manage it, and they can't manage it or force it. After all, manpower and material resources are limited, and it is not necessarily necessary for Russian soldiers and Ukrainian soldiers to be tired and busy at sea.

In the event of an escort of merchant ships from other countries, the ships of their own countries were poisoned by Somali pirates. Wouldn't that be scolded to death by the people and ridiculed by the facts......

"Okay, Mr. Mavi, then I'll arrange it now. The Foreign Ministry official replied briefly on the phone.

Although he didn't know what kind of method Ma Wei would use to improve the current situation. However, based on someone's legend, the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs still trust him very much to handle it.

Three hours later, the representatives of country Z, Ukraine, and the Russian military were all connected online. Ma Wei, who initiated this multi-party meeting, said simply and clearly on the phone after everyone arrived, "Thank you for taking the time to participate in this meeting. So, what do you think about the next joint anti-Somali piracy operation, or what are the good tactics to offer?"

"Mr. Mawi, last year we were also involved in the fight against Somali piracy. Although the scale of that time was not large, in the operation, we found it very difficult to fight piracy. They are very mobile, often two or three speedboats, plus a few AKs, can quickly rob merchant ships. This makes it much more difficult to encircle and suppress......"

The Russian military and the Ukrainian military have also been involved in the fight against piracy. But with little effect. Although there is a huge disparity in strength between the two sides, the warships and equipment of Russia and Ukraine will completely abuse Somali pirates. But the other party played a shot to change places, grab the boat and run away.

So by the time the fleet arrived, the pirates had already succeeded and fled back to Somali territorial waters with the booty. This is not that the fleets of the two countries are incompetent, but that they have not had much contact with pirates, and they have not found an effective way to deal with them for the time being (when the hidden danger of piracy first broke out, countries used to deal with Somali pirates by taking the initiative and searching everywhere. I found out later, some lessons).

Ma Wei didn't say anything after hearing this, but just asked the representative of country Z lightly, "Is there anything you need to add?"

After hearing this, the representative of country Z politely replied, "We don't have it here for the time being, Mr. Ma Wei, I don't know what your suggestion is?"

After hearing this, Ma Wei groaned for a while, and then said to the representatives of Hunger, Ukraine, and Z on the phone, "My suggestion is to take the initiative instead of attacking and encircle and suppress everywhere. It's better to wait for work at ease and focus on defense. After all, the goal of pirates is to rob merchant ships. As we all know, piracy is arguably the most hated illegal organization in coastal states. ”

"Generally speaking, pirates appear in small groups, and a few speedboats are their possessions, and it is precisely because of the good maneuverability and concealment of speedboats that their position at sea is often erratic, which makes it more difficult to encircle and suppress pirates. To this end, the main thing is to defend, that is, to provide escort for civilian ships in order to achieve the purpose of expelling or apprehending pirates......"

"Of course, considering the number of ships coming in and out of the Suez Canal, it's huge. The fleets sent by our three countries will inevitably be inadequate. So I recommend that every merchant ship should be equipped with a high-pressure water cannon. This can effectively prevent pirates from boarding the ship and make it difficult for them. For the timely arrival of the fleet, buy time ......"

Based on his memories of his past life, Mavi knew the best way to deal with pirates. There is no need for the joint fleet of the three countries, and then it is difficult to explore on your own, so that you can avoid many detours. The escort method he provided was more accurate and effective than the active encirclement and suppression.