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Starmer and Morgan Outline UK and Welsh Positions on Greenland and Venezuela

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • Starmer and Trump discussed Greenland, Venezuela, and Ukraine by phone on January 7, 2026
  • The UK government stated Greenland's future is for Greenlanders and Danes to decide
  • Welsh First Minister Morgan opposed U.S. actions in Venezuela and warned against foreign involvement in Greenland

Recent statements from UK and Welsh leaders have outlined their positions regarding Greenland's status and external involvement in Venezuela, following diplomatic discussions with the United States.

On January 7, 2026, UK Prime Minister Starmer held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The discussion included topics such as Greenland, Venezuela, Ukraine, and a coordinated operation concerning the Marinera tanker.

During this period, Starmer and the Foreign Secretary reiterated in the UK Parliament that Greenland is recognized as part of the Kingdom of Denmark. They stated that decisions about Greenland's future should be made solely by Greenlanders and Danes.

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan released a video message in which she strongly opposed the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In her statement, Morgan warned against external interference in both Venezuela and Greenland.

What the numbers show

  • The phone call between Starmer and Trump took place on January 7, 2026
  • Starmer and the Foreign Secretary addressed Greenland's status in Parliament on January 5, 2026
  • Eluned Morgan released her video statement on January 7, 2026

The UK government's position on Greenland was formally echoed in parliamentary proceedings, where both Starmer and the Foreign Secretary confirmed the territory's current status within the Kingdom of Denmark. They emphasized that any decisions regarding Greenland's future should involve only Greenlanders and Danes.

In her video, Morgan addressed recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, specifically the seizure of President Maduro. She expressed opposition to these actions and highlighted concerns about potential foreign involvement in both Venezuela and Greenland.

The phone call between Starmer and Trump also included discussion of a joint operation to intercept the Marinera tanker, as well as the situations in Ukraine and Venezuela. Details of these discussions were not further specified in public records.

These recent statements and actions reflect ongoing diplomatic engagement between the UK, Wales, and the United States concerning international issues involving Greenland and Venezuela.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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