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UK PM Starmer reiterates his position on Greenland to Danish PM

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Posted on January 8, 2026

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LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated his position on Greenland during a call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday, a Downing Street spokeswoman

UK PM Starmer Backs Denmark on Greenland Sovereignty

UK-Denmark Relations on Greenland's Sovereignty

LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated his position on Greenland during a call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday, a Downing Street spokeswoman said.

Starmer has said that he stood with Denmark in its defence of Greenland after President Donald Trump's renewed push to bring it under U.S. control.

International Discussions on Ukraine and Global Alliances

The leaders also discussed Ukraine and progress made in Paris with the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" partners, she added.

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti;Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)

Key Takeaways

  • UK PM Keir Starmer supports Denmark on Greenland's sovereignty.
  • Discussion held with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen.
  • US interest in Greenland addressed.
  • Talks included Ukraine and global alliances.
  • Progress with 'Coalition of the Willing' partners.

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