The UK prime minister spoke to US President Donald Trump on 23 October.
The prime minister stressed that Ukraine needs full access to Starlink to continue defending itself against Russia’s full-scale invasion. He recognised Trump’s work to bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. The leaders agreed to work with international partners to end the bloodshed.
They welcomed continued collaboration between UK and US companies, particularly in nuclear power.
The leaders discussed the Energy Secretary’s decision to approve the Jackdaw project. They agreed it would bring significant benefits to the UK, boost the economy and support jobs for British workers.
They also discussed the Sea Lion project in the Falkland Islands. The prime minister raised the economic consequences of Argentina’s coercive measures for the UK and US and reiterated the importance of respecting the Islanders’ right to develop their natural resources.
The leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East. The prime minister reaffirmed the UK’s support for Saudi Arabia in the face of hostile Houthi attacks.