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The great reset: Paul Zimnisky on supply catharsis, De Beers' bargain and the case for natural diamonds

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British and Danish PMs to “work closely together” on ensuring Arctic security

06 february 2025

British prime minister Keir Starmer and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen have agreed to 'work closely together' on ensuring the security of the High North.

According to Frederiksen, this includes “Greenland and the Arctic region in general.” The remarks come amid US President’s claims to gain control of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.

Asked whether she had received assurances of British support in Denmarks' dispute with the US over Greenland, she added: “We had a very good meeting. I consider UK as one of our biggest and most important allies, and he is a close friend and colleague to me and to Denmark.”

“We have agreed tonight that we will work closely together on the Arctic region and the need for ensuring the security environment in what we call the High North, including Greenland and the Arctic region in general,” she added.

Theodor Lisovoy, Managing Editor, Rough&Polished