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Britain's PM discusses position on Greenland with Trump over call

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Posted on January 7, 2026

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Britain's PM discusses position on Greenland with Trump over call
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Jan 7 (Reuters) - The British government said on Wednesday Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with United States President Donald Trump this evening and also set out his position on Greenland. Both

UK PM Starmer Talks Greenland and Global Issues with Trump

Jan 7 (Reuters) - The British government said on Wednesday Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with United States President Donald Trump this evening and also set out his position on Greenland.

Both leaders discussed the joint operation to intercept the Marinera tanker, recent progress on Ukraine and the U.S. operation in Venezuela, the statement said.

Starmer had earlier said he stood with Denmark in its defence of Greenland, saying no one else should determine the future of the vast territory after Trump said he needed it for defence.

(Reporting by Preetika Parashuraman in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • UK PM Keir Starmer spoke with US President Trump about Greenland.
  • Starmer supports Denmark's defence of Greenland's autonomy.
  • Discussion included the Marinera tanker operation.
  • Progress on Ukraine and US operations in Venezuela were reviewed.
  • Starmer emphasizes no external control over Greenland's future.

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