UK defends Falkland Islands sovereignty after Milei claim

UK support for the Falkland Islands is "unwavering", Downing Street said, after Argentinian President Javier Milei said "winds of change" favoured Argentina's claim to the British overseas territory. Milei cited Donald Trump's suggestion that the US might reconsider its stance on British sovereignty and threatened faster sanctions on UK oil interests.

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UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says

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The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

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BBC 2h ago

UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says

The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

Guardian 4h ago

Javier Milei: ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s claim to Falkland Islands

President cites Trump’s suggestion that he might reconsider US stance on British sovereignty and threatens swifter sanctions on UK oil interests President Javier Milei has said “winds of change” favourable to Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands are blowing around the world in a televised address, citing signs that Donald Trump may reconsider the US position on the islands’ sovereignty. “Recently, President Tru…

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