Norway-based Haltbakk Bunkers has stopped fueling US warships after a contentious meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky, US President Trump, and US Vice President Vance. The company cited adherence to its moral values, having previously ceased business with Russian clients over the Ukraine invasion. Norway's government assured continued support for American military actions.
Norway-based marine fuel firm Haltbakk Bunkers has halted its fueling of US warships after a heated and public exchange between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, US president Donald Trump, and vice president JD Vance at the White House on Friday, as per a report.
Strong protest against the White House meeting Haltbakk Bunkers, a private fuel behemoth that serves US Navy ships visiting Norwegian ports, posted on social media to protest against the White House meeting, which it called a "s***show," reported Daily Mail.
In a Facebook post, which is now deleted, the company wrote that it was "Huge credit to the president of Ukraine for restraining himself and for keeping calm even though USA put on a backstabbing TV show," quoted Daily Mail.
The post had also mentioned that "As a result, we have decided to immediately STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway," quoted Daily Mail.
Haltbakk Bunkers' CEO defends decision CEO of Haltbakk Bunkers Gunnar Gran justified the move, stating that the company was merely adhering to its "moral compass.
" He confirmed the action with Norwegian media, stating they had also terminated business with Russian clients in opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which affected revenue but was consistent with their values, according to the report.
Gran said, "As you probably understand, not a litre will be delivered until Trump is finished.
.. We run a private limited company and choose our customers!" as quoted by Daily Mail.
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Defence Minister Tore Sandvik released a statement to elaborate that what had happened was not a reflection of Norway's official policy.
He stated, "American forces will continue to receive the supply and support they require from Norway," quoted Daily Mail.
FAQs What did Haltbakk Bunkers do? Haltbakk Bunkers stopped fueling US Navy vessels in protest of a recent heated argument between Ukrainian President Zelensky, US President Trump, and Vice President JD Vance at the White House.
What did the now-deleted Facebook post by Haltbakk Bunkers say? The post condemned the White House meeting and said that the company would stop supplying fuel to American troops in Norway, proclaiming, "No Fuel to Americans!"