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[Suliso]

It's a very different Germany these days. We could certainly use a strong army from them.

[ponchi101]

And Japan...

[ashkor87]

And Japan...

Japan has never lost a war, they had to drop a nuclear bomb on them last time

[Suliso]

They have a privilege of being on an island...

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Brian Tyler Cohen
‪@briantylercohen.bsky.social‬
One of Norway's largest fuel companies just announced that they will no longer refuel US Navy vessels after Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy.

“It made us sick... We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example.”




Norwegian fuel supplier refuses U.S. warships over Ukraine
By George Allison - March 1, 2025

Norwegian fuel company Haltbakk Bunkers has announced it will cease supplying fuel to U.S. military forces in Norway and American ships docking in Norwegian ports, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policy towards Ukraine.
In a strongly worded statement, the company criticised a televised event involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, referring to it as the “biggest (expletive) ever presented live on TV.” Haltbakk Bunkers praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr 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.

Who is Haltbakk Bunkers?
Haltbakk Bunkers is a Norwegian fuel supplier that provides marine fuel for shipping and military operations. Based in Kristiansund, Norway, the company specialises in bunkering services for vessels operating in Norwegian waters, offering fuel logistics and distribution for both civilian and military customers.

Haltbakk Bunkers plays a significant role in Norway’s maritime industry, supplying fuel to vessels calling at Norwegian ports, including NATO and allied forces.

The decision to cut off the U.S. military could have logistical implications for American naval operations in the region. Norway is a key NATO member and frequently hosts U.S. and allied forces for joint exercises and Arctic defence operations.

This announcement raises questions about the broader European stance on U.S. policy towards Ukraine and whether other businesses or governments might take similar actions. It also highlights how private companies in Europe are responding independently to geopolitical developments.

The U.S. has not yet responded to the decision, and it remains to be seen whether this will affect fuel supply chains for American forces operating in Norway and the North Atlantic region.


https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/norwegi ... r-ukraine/

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[ponchi101]

No, he is not a global pariah. He just has a new set of friends.
He is siding with dictators, and that is not news because anybody with a little perspective knew he would do that.

[ashkor87]

I think we all need to step back and look at the entire history of this conflict. Clearly the US has used Ukraine as a proxy, to weaken Russia without paying any real price...it is Ukrainians who are paying the price,!

[ponchi101]

I think we all need to step back and look at the entire history of this conflict. Clearly the US has used Ukraine as a proxy, to weaken Russia without paying any real price...it is Ukrainians who are paying the price,!

Please explain that one. How has the US used Ukraine as a proxy?

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[ashkor87]

I think we all need to step back and look at the entire history of this conflict. Clearly the US has used Ukraine as a proxy, to weaken Russia without paying any real price...it is Ukrainians who are paying the price,!

Please explain that one. How has the US used Ukraine as a proxy?

Forget all the media narratives, from left and right .just look at what has actually happened- the actual results. UKraine has suffered huge losses, Russia is greatly weakened, and the US has not paid any price at all .in fact its economy has been boosted by the spending and the arms manufacturers, mostly US firms, have made loads of money. Do you think all these are unintended consequences?!

[ponchi101]

Straight out of the Conspiracies book:
"Somewhere in a dark room behind a dark room, a special branch of the Iluminatti planned for Russia to invade Ukraine, so they could make the USA give weapons to Ukraine and make a profit out of the manufacturing of those weapons".
The same thing could be said about European countries, who have a given weapons to Ukraine.
I would like to hear Mick's comments.

And to say that the US has not paid any price at all misses the point that the US government keeps increasing its debt, precisely because it has to pay for all those unexpected expensive weapons that they were not planning to use in 2022.