LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon.

The leadersdiscussedEuro-Atlantic security and agreed on the need to deter an increasingly aggressive Russia in the High North.

European Allies had stepped up in recent months to defend Euro-Atlantic interests, but more could be done to protect the area, the Prime Minister said.

The leaders looked forward to speaking again soon.

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