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Trump and Burnham discuss North Sea oil, Ukraine and Falklands
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump discussed the opening of North Sea oil with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, praising Britain's recent approval of the Jackdaw gas field and urging further development.
- The leaders agreed the Jackdaw approval would bring significant benefits to Britain and emphasized ongoing cooperation between British and US companies, especially in nuclear power.
- Burnham raised concerns about oil exploration near the Falkland Islands, criticizing Argentina's efforts to halt drilling and stressing the importance of respecting the islanders' rights to resource development.
- On Ukraine, Burnham highlighted the need for Kyiv to maintain full access to Starlink for defense against Russia, while both leaders supported efforts to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to peace negotiations.
- The discussion also covered Middle East issues, with Burnham reaffirming Britain's support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.
