"Biggest Sh*tshow ever presented live on TV. " Norwegian fuel supplier accuses U.S. of being "backstabbers." Will no longer supply fuel to U.S. Navy.
A fresh controversy emerged involving Norway's role in fueling U.S. naval operations in Europe after the disgusting treatment by UI.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday.
The issue arose when Norwegian fuel supplier Haltbakk Bunkers announced it would no longer supply fuel to U.S. Navy warships, citing outrage over Trump's and Vice President J.D. Vance’s handling of a televised meeting with Zelensky. In a strongly worded statement, the company criticized the event as the “biggest shitshow ever presented live on TV.”
Haltbakk Bunkers further praised Zelensky for his restraint, accusing the U.S. of "putting on a backstabbing TV show" and declaring that the spectacle "made us sick." As a result, the company stated, “We have decided to immediately STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports. No Fuel to Americans!” Haltbakk Bunkers also urged Norwegians and Europeans to follow their lead, concluding their statement with the slogan “Slava Ukraina” in support of Ukraine.
However, the Norwegian government swiftly distanced itself from the company’s stance. Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram reassured the U.S. that Norway remains committed to its NATO obligations, stating that the government had no plans to halt fuel supply to American forces.
"The Norwegian government remains committed to our alliance with the United States and NATO partners. This decision by a private company does not reflect Norway’s foreign policy or security commitments," Gram said. The controversy highlights the increasing pressure on European nations to balance public sentiment with strategic commitments, particularly as frustration grows over U.S. policy shifts on Ukraine.
The issue arose when Norwegian fuel supplier Haltbakk Bunkers announced it would no longer supply fuel to U.S. Navy warships, citing outrage over Trump's and Vice President J.D. Vance’s handling of a televised meeting with Zelensky. In a strongly worded statement, the company criticized the event as the “biggest shitshow ever presented live on TV.”
Haltbakk Bunkers further praised Zelensky for his restraint, accusing the U.S. of "putting on a backstabbing TV show" and declaring that the spectacle "made us sick." As a result, the company stated, “We have decided to immediately STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports. No Fuel to Americans!” Haltbakk Bunkers also urged Norwegians and Europeans to follow their lead, concluding their statement with the slogan “Slava Ukraina” in support of Ukraine.
However, the Norwegian government swiftly distanced itself from the company’s stance. Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram reassured the U.S. that Norway remains committed to its NATO obligations, stating that the government had no plans to halt fuel supply to American forces.
"The Norwegian government remains committed to our alliance with the United States and NATO partners. This decision by a private company does not reflect Norway’s foreign policy or security commitments," Gram said. The controversy highlights the increasing pressure on European nations to balance public sentiment with strategic commitments, particularly as frustration grows over U.S. policy shifts on Ukraine.
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