Quote:Haltbakk Bunkers, one of Norway’s largest marine fuel suppliers, has officially announced it will stop providing fuel to American military forces and vessels in Norwegian ports.

This fuel boycott came directly in response to a high-profile clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

President Trump, accompanied by Vice President J.D. Vance, chastised Zelensky for his ingratitude toward U.S. aid and his reluctance to engage in peace negotiations with Russia.

Trump accused Zelensky of “gambling with World War Three” and questioned his commitment to diplomacy. The heated exchange culminated in Trump abruptly ending the meeting.

Now, Haltbakk Bunkers declared it would cease supplying fuel to American military forces and ships in Norwegian ports.

This decision was made public on the company’s Facebook page (in English) and confirmed by owner Gunnar Gran in an interview with Norwegian business outlet Kystens Næringsliv.

Gran stated that “not a liter” of fuel will be delivered to U.S. forces “until Trump is finished,” referring to Donald Trump’s term as U.S. president.

The company wrote:

We have today been witnesses to the biggest shitshow ever presented “live on tv” by the current American president and his vice president.

Huge credit to the president of Ukraine restraining himself and for keeping calm even though USA put on a backstabbing tv show. It made us sick. Short and sweet. As a result, we have decided to immediate STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports.

“No Fuel to Americans!”

We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example. SLAVA UKRAINA

The owner revealed the company supplied roughly 3 million liters of fuel to U.S. forces in 2024 – a revenue loss Haltbakk is willing to bear as “moral support” for Ukraine​.

Gran believes the boycott won’t critically hinder U.S. operations (“won’t capsize anyone”), noting American NATO vessels often have alternative suppliers or their own fuel ships, but he hopes the stance sends a clear message​.

(03-01-2025 04:21 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Sounds like fake news.


Ive said it 1000 times. Europe is not our friend. In fact, they hate us

(03-01-2025 04:21 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Sounds like fake news.


Ive said it 1000 times. Europe is not our friend. In fact, they hate us

(03-01-2025 04:26 PM)TIGERCITY Wrote:  

(03-01-2025 04:21 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Sounds like fake news.


Ive said it 1000 times. Europe is not our friend. In fact, they hate us

Well let me see most of not all of Europe, of course now Canada and Mexico, Australia, New Zealand.... And we can go on. Of course we voted on the side of Russia, Belarus, and North Korea last UN vote. Trying to think who has a worse reputation in the free world right now than Trump. Kim Jong Un maybe?

Quote:Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said in a statement to TV2 that Norway is standing with Ukraine."What we saw from the White House today is serious and disheartening. Ukraine still needs the US's support, and Ukraine's security and future are also important to the US and to Europe. President Volodymyr Zelensky has strong support in Ukraine, broad support in Europe, and he has led his people through a very demanding and brutal time, under attack from Russia," he said.

"That Trump accuses Zelensky of gambling with World War III is deeply unreasonable and a statement I distance myself from. Norway stands with Ukraine in their struggle for freedom. We hope that the Trump administration also understands the importance of a just and lasting peace in Ukraine."

(03-01-2025 06:30 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  I bet those Norwegian d!cks will be begging to sell us gas when Russia invades them.

(03-01-2025 07:09 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

(03-01-2025 06:16 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

(03-01-2025 09:05 PM)UofMTigerTim Wrote:  

(03-01-2025 06:16 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

Does it need diesel? It is nuclear after all.

Quote:A Norwegian marine fuel supplier just learned a harsh lesson in geopolitics after its attempt to cut off the U.S. military backfired spectacularly.

Haltbakk Bunkers, one of Norway’s major fuel providers, announced it would no longer supply fuel to American military vessels in Norwegian ports. The reason? A temper tantrum over President Donald Trump’s unapologetic America First foreign policy.

This stunt came after a heated exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Trump, standing firm with Vice President J.D. Vance by his side, reprimanded Zelensky for his entitled attitude toward U.S. aid, calling him out for refusing to engage in meaningful peace negotiations with Russia.

Trump went so far as to accuse Zelensky of “gambling with World War Three” before abruptly ending the meeting.

Enraged by Trump’s unwavering stance, Haltbakk Bunkers released an unhinged statement on social media, declaring, “No Fuel to Americans!” and urging other European companies to follow suit.

The company wrote:

We have today been witnesses to the biggest shitshow ever presented “live on tv” by the current American president and his vice president.

Huge credit to the president of Ukraine restraining himself and for keeping calm even though USA put on a backstabbing tv show. It made us sick. Short and sweet. As a result, we have decided to immediate STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports.

“No Fuel to Americans!”

We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example. SLAVA UKRAINA

The company’s owner, Gunnar Gran, made it clear that his decision was purely political in an interview with Norwegian business outlet Kystens Næringsliv, stating he would not sell “a single liter” of fuel to American forces “until Trump is finished.”

Gran’s self-righteous post quickly spread across social media, where leftist activists and anti-Trump Europeans cheered on what they saw as a heroic act of “resistance.” But the celebration didn’t last long. After immediate backlash and embarrassment, Haltbakk Bunkers quietly deleted their statement.

The Norwegian government had no choice but to intervene. Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik issued an official statement reaffirming that the Norwegian government does not support Haltbakk Bunkers’ reckless decision and that the U.S. military will continue to receive all necessary support in Norway.

The statement reads:

"We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government’s policy. I can confirm that all requested support has been provided.

The U.S. and Norway maintain a close and strong defense cooperation. American forces will continue to receive the supply and support they require from Norway."

Translation: A leftist-run company attempted to undermine U.S. military operations, but the Norwegian government knows better than to sever ties with its strongest ally.