U.K. PM Starmer, Trump discuss security and Russia deterrence in Arctic region

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U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer shingle  hands. File

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British Prime Minister ‍Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. ​President Donald Trump connected ‌Thursday (January 8, 2026) astir Euro-Atlantic ​security and the request to deter an progressively assertive Russia successful the Arctic region, a Downing Street spokeswoman ​said.

Mr. Starmer told Mr. Trump ⁠that European allies had stepped up successful caller months ​to support ⁠Euro-Atlantic interests but said much could beryllium done to support the ‌area, she added.

The ‌two leaders spoke connected Wednesday (January 7) ‍about Greenland, associated efforts to intercept the Marinera ‍tanker, advancement connected Ukraine and the U.S. cognition successful Venezuela.

Mr. Starmer had said helium stood with Denmark successful its defence of Greenland, ⁠saying nary 1 other should find ​the aboriginal of the immense ⁠territory aft Mr. Trump said helium needed it for defence.

Published - January 09, 2026 03:52 americium IST

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