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Norway’s government breaks silence after major supplier says it will no longer refuel US Navy ships
The Independent, via MSN ^ | Mar.2, 2025 | Paul Farrell and Reuters

Posted on 03/02/2025 12:24:26 PM PST by libstripper

The Norwegian government has moved to ease concerns regarding the refuelling of US Navy vessels after one company spoke out on social media, saying in the wake of Donald Trump’s showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, it would no longer supply American ships.

"We have seen reports raising concerns about support for U.S. Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government's policy," Norway's Defence Minister Tore Sandvik said in a statement.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: norway; oil; trump; zelinski
Trump just squashed another virtue signaler.
1 posted on 03/02/2025 12:24:26 PM PST by libstripper
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To: libstripper

It was just as I suspected. A hollow virtue signal from a company with no actual contract for the service. Always easy to spot.


2 posted on 03/02/2025 12:28:57 PM PST by Codeflier (Don't worry....be happy. )
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To: libstripper

For now it’s not their policy.


3 posted on 03/02/2025 12:56:42 PM PST by Brilliant
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To: libstripper
We came for the bunker oil, but stayed for the lutefisk.

4 posted on 03/02/2025 1:47:08 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: libstripper

It's all about proper negotiations.

5 posted on 03/02/2025 2:00:50 PM PST by Dr.Deth
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To: libstripper

post@haltbakkbunkers.no


6 posted on 03/02/2025 2:19:08 PM PST by pacificus
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To: pacificus

Nuke ‘em Rico!


7 posted on 03/02/2025 2:19:42 PM PST by pacificus
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To: libstripper

Ok so when is the Norwegian Army going on the front lines in Ukraine?
Hurry up !


8 posted on 03/03/2025 6:47:13 AM PST by ballplayer
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