Keir Starmer condemned Donald Trump for remarks seen as belittling Nato troops’ sacrifices, especially those who served in Afghanistan. He urged an apology to bereaved families, reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the alliance, and said such comments undermine security and duty to service personnel.

At Davos, Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Europe to “stand up for yourselves,” criticising “Greenland mode” complacency and reliance on Washington. He called for tougher, united measures against aggression, stronger energy support, and sustained aid to rebuild and protect infrastructure.

Donald Trump said a framework for a future deal over Greenland has been agreed, and paused planned tariffs after talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte. In a Davos address, he said any arrangement would not involve coercion. Allies await details on the scope and timetable.

European leaders criticised Donald Trump’s push to take control of Greenland, calling it “new colonialism”. Macron, speaking at Davos, urged a rethink and respect for Arctic residents and international law, while Brussels warned of diplomatic fallout.