Chapter 3841: Exchange terms

Lin Rui was a little confused about the merchant mentioned by Angell.
Angel clarified to him, "This is how it is. Glencore, the world's largest commodity trader, has always taken risks in politically unstable countries to make a fortune. Recently, Glencore and the Libyan State Oil Company reached an agreement.
Glencore will assist Libya in exporting crude oil to solve the war and safety issues faced by traders and oil companies because of importing local crude oil. The daily crude oil output is 150,000 barrels, accounting for nearly half of Libya's daily crude oil output.
Therefore, this Glencore company has enough power to influence the Libyan National Unity Government on the opening of this oil pipeline. "
Lin Rui frowned, "Does a company really have such a big influence?"
"It depends on what company it is. Glencore started out in the oil trade. Its founder, Mark Rich, is known as the king of oil and the founder of the crude oil spot trading market. The United States is taking risks to find business opportunities in Iran, the former Soviet Union and Iraq, where the oil embargo is blocked.
This is a very powerful company, and it can be said to be one of the main sponsors of the Libyan National Unity Government. They can do what others cannot do. What's more, they have an agreement with the Libyan National Unity Government. "Angel explained.
"If this is the case. In other words, we need to find this Glencore company to settle this matter." Lin Rui frowned.
"Actually, Silver Wolf and I have already talked with the person in charge of Glencore. Do you know why Silver Wolf did not come for this negotiation? Because he is currently in Tripoli, Libyan National Petroleum Company, to meet with representatives of Glencore. "Angel replied.
"So, what does this Glencore company say?" Lin Rui asked.
Angel smiled, "He needs us to help them solve a problem. Don't look at this Glencore company, but there are things they can't handle.
You should know that they can cooperate with the Libyan Government of National Unity. Multinational oil companies and the international community fully support the Libyan Petroleum Company. Glencore cooperated with the Libyan State Oil Company in September this year to use tankers to export oil from the Port of Massahariga.
But their actions annoyed the Libyan National Army, after all, the two sides are at war. Glencore's blatant rivals annoyed them, so they threatened to block Glencore's oil tanker. "
"It's really messed up." Lin Rui shook his head. "Glencore meant, let us solve this trouble? Is it because of an oil pipeline, we are going to fight the Libyan National Army for them?"
"This is not the case. The Libyan National Army's seizure of their tanker is just a threat." Angel explained. "However, as the war continues to spread, equipment in the Libyan oil industry has been looted, and oil export capacity has begun to be seriously affected.
The Sdal airport and terminal that were originally used by the oil industry have now been occupied by the Libyan National Army, and the looted ships will also be used for military purposes. This made Glencore very worried, so they asked us to help retake Stahl Airport.
As long as the Sida Airport is retaken and Libya can guarantee the normal delivery of oil, they will try to help us open the oil pipeline. "
"Retake an airport controlled by the Libyan National Army? What's the difference between fighting for the Libyan National Unity Government?" Lin Rui shook his head, "If this matter is not handled properly, it will drag us into the chaos of fighting between the two sides."
"I think so too, but my opinion is that if we deal with it properly, there may not be no chance." Angel replied.
"Oh? Why?" Lin Rui frowned.
"According to our intelligence, the militants currently occupying the Stal Airport are not the real Libyan National Army. They are a group of Russian mercenaries.
This group of Russian mercenaries were hired by Haftar, the head of the Libyan National Army. But recently they have had some conflicts with their employers, entrenched in that airport.
So I mean, maybe we can talk to them. I know you used to be the head of the company's Russian branch. At present, the Russian branch is also very influential in Russia.
Maybe we can try to talk to these Russian mercenaries and persuade them to give up there. In case everyone can't agree, even if we kill them and seize the airport, it will not have much impact.
Haftar doesn't care about these mercenaries, because these Russian mercenaries are not very obedient. And he cares more about the capture of Tripoli than an insignificant transportation airport.
Because it is only a small airport, mainly for oil transportation services, transportation of related accessories and materials. There is no strategic significance. "Angel emphasized.
"If that's the case, we can try it. How many Russian mercenaries are there?" Lin Rui asked.
"The number of these Russian mercenaries is not very large. They were originally hired by Haftar to attack Tripoli.
But it may be due to remuneration or other issues. This time the Russian mercenary squad had a disagreement with the employer and refused to execute the order. So currently entrenched in that airport.
I guess they want to do nothing, blackmail Glencore for a sum, and then retreat. The best number is not very large, probably only 20 or 30 people. "Angel replied.
"Just so few people? Then why doesn't the Libyan National Unity Government do it?" Lin Rui frowned.
"Because the Libyan National Unity Government Army is currently at war with the Libyan National Army.
Besides, the opponent is a mercenary after all. People from the Libyan National Unity Government are unwilling to fight these mercenaries.
That means they have to pay a certain sacrifice to fight for a small airport that has no strategic significance. "
Lin Rui nodded, "This is in line with their thoughts. The Libyan National Coalition is already on the ground, so naturally they can't manage these little things."
"So this matter has to be handed over to you. I mean, if it can be resolved through negotiation, there is no need to use force as much as possible. But if the negotiation cannot be resolved, we must not be soft.
Our black island military company's signature in Africa is dyed with countless blood. Nothing can fall into the hands of these Russian mercenaries. "Angel looked at Lin Rui and said.
"I can take over this task, but I also need further information. I can't take the brothers into the war zone without knowing it." Lin Rui thought for a while and replied.