Norwegian Oil Firm Halts US Navy Fuel Supply In Protest Against Trump’s Treatment Of Zelensky

One of Norway's largest oil and shipping companies has announced that it will cease supplying fuel to US Navy vessels in solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following a confrontation with US President Donald Trump.

The company, Haltbakk Bunkers, released an official statement on Facebook, which has since been deleted due to high traffic.

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The statement read: "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 for restraining himself and keeping calm even though the USA put on a backstabbing TV show. It made us sick. Short and sweet. As a result, we have decided to immediately STOP as a fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports."

The company further stated: "We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example."

Haltbakk Bunkers' decision was a reaction to a televised meeting between US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky, during which Trump criticised Zelensky for not expressing enough gratitude, leading to a heated exchange between the leaders.

This move could have major repercussions for the US military, particularly if other European suppliers follow suit, as they rely heavily on commercial sources for fuel.

Speaking to Norwegian business outlet Kystens Næringsliv, Haltbakk Bunkers CEO Gunnar Gran stood by the company's decision, stating: "Not a single litre will be delivered until Trump is finished."

The company had also previously halted fuel supplies to Russia following the outbreak of war in Ukraine three years ago.

"This meant that many of our competitors received significant additional income. We lost a lot of revenue. But we have a moral compass. Now, the US is excluded due to their behaviour towards the Ukrainians," Gran said.