A US fuel supplier has dramatically cut ties with the American military following Donald Trump’s shouting match with Volodymyr Zelensky.
In a strongly worded statement, Haltbakk Bunkers said it made the decision due to Trump and JD Vance‘s surreal spectacle with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
It said it will no longer supply American military ships in Norway or those docking in Norwegian ports.
Zelensky’s furious bust-up with the US President yesterday sent diplomatic ripples across the world.
Now the UK Prime Minister is acting as a bridge between the American premier and his European counterparts – with Zelensky calling their meeting ‘meaningful and warm’ today in huge contrast to what went down in the Oval Office.
Haltbakk Bunkers praised President Zelensky and said in a statement: ‘We have decided to immediately STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports.
‘No Fuel to Americans!’, concluding their statement with the slogan ‘Slava Ukraina’ in support of Ukraine.
It referred to the televised event as the ‘biggest s***show ever presented live on TV’ and said ‘it made us sick’, according to the UK defence journal.
Haltbakk Bunkers supplies fuel to vessels calling at Norwegian ports, including NATO and allied forces.
The American leader yesterday led an unprecidented humiliation of the war-time premier alongside attack dog VP JD Vance, later declaring that his counterpart was ‘not ready for peace’
Zelenskyy arrived at Downing Street for talks with PM Keir Starmer
Volodymyr Zelensky reunited with Keir Starmer as he travelled to London for crunch talks with EU leaders
President Trump is said to be considering halting military aid to Ukraine as early as today after their explosive showdown on Friday.
The Washington Post quoted a senior White House official as saying that such a decision would halt billions of dollars of radars, vehicles, ammunition, and missiles awaiting shipment to the war-torn nation.
Crowds gathered outside of No.10 today to show their support for the war-stricken leader, who appeared in his trademark black polo emblazoned with the Ukrainian military trident.
In a very telling move, Sir Keir chose to walk towards Zelensky to greet him, instead of letting the war-time President come to him.
He then warmly hugged him in greeting and they shook hands for the cameras before heading inside.
After just over an hour of crisis talks, Zelensky left Downing Street with Sir Keir walking him to his car and waving him goodbye as the Ukrainian President departed in his motorcade.
Speaking inside Number 10, the Prime Minister firmly reassured the Ukrainian president: ‘Let me just say that you’re very, very welcome here in Downing Street.
‘And as you heard from the cheers on the street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom, and we stand with you, with Ukraine, for as long as it may take. I hope you heard some of that cheering on the street.
The Ukrainian President’s furious bust-up with the US President sent diplomatic ripples across the world
Speaking inside Number 10, the Prime Minister firmly reassured the Ukrainian president: ‘Let me just say that you’re very, very welcome here in Downing Street’
Britain’s Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands during a bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street
‘That is the people of the United Kingdom coming out to demonstrate how much they support you, how much they support Ukraine, and our absolute determination to stand with you – unwavering determination – and to achieve what we both want to achieve, which is a lasting peace.’
He continued: ‘A lasting peace for Ukraine based on sovereignty and security for Ukraine – so important for Ukraine, so important for Europe and so important for the United Kingdom.
‘So I’m much looking forward to our discussions here this afternoon – thank you very much for making the time to come.’
Zelensky praised Britain and King Charles for being ‘such big support from the very beginning’.
He added: ‘We’re happy and count on your support and really really have [been] such partners.’
Tempers flared on all sides, with Trump threatening to abandon Ukraine completely if Zelensky didn’t agree to his peace terms.
He and Vance also repeatedly accused Zelensky of not being grateful for America’s sustained military support of Ukraine, which has totaled to roughly $100 billion according to one recent estimate.
Meanwhile, Zelensky showed pictures of the devastation of his country to Trump while also arguing he had thanked the American people for their aid.
Trump and his vice president JD Vance, berated Zelensky for being ‘disrespectful’ and not thanking the US enough for its support.
Today, the Ukrainian leader replied to every post from world leaders expressing solidarity with him with ‘thank you very much for your support’ to the glee of many social media users watching on.
The yelling match was unlike anything ever seen publicly in the Oval Office. And it played out on TV screens across the world.
Trump and JD Vance even tried to slam the President for not wearing a suit in the Oval Office – despite Elon Musk sporting very casual outfits when he has been snapped in that room.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hugs Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he leaves 10 Downing Street
The American leader yesterday attempted to lead an unprecedented humiliation of the war-time premier alongside attack dog VP JD Vance, declaring that his counterpart was ‘not ready for peace’.
He accused Zelensky of ‘gambling with World War Three’ as they abandoned plans to sign a minerals deal which would have given further US support in exchange for access to Ukraine’s natural resources.
The Ukrainian abruptly left the White House following the war of words.
This morning Zelensky took to X, formerly Twitter, to make his appreciation for America clear as the country tries to minimise fallout from the diplomatic furore.
He said: ‘America’s help has been vital in helping us survive, and I want to acknowledge that. Despite the tough dialogue, we remain strategic partners. But we need to be honest and direct with each other to truly understand our shared goals.
‘It’s crucial for us to have President Trump’s support. He wants to end the war, but no one wants peace more than we do. We are the ones living this war in Ukraine. It’s a fight for our freedom, for our very survival.’
