Russian intelligence services forged a letter about the purchase of Greenland by the United States - Danish counterintelligence
Danish intelligence confirmed the forgery of a letter about the purchase of Greenland, sent in 2019 to an American senator. Russian agents were behind this operation.

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The Danish Police Intelligence Service (PET) revealed details about the forged letter that, five years ago, caused diplomatic tensions between Denmark, the U.S., and Greenland, according to DW.
According to PET, in October 2019, a letter was sent to U.S. Republican Senator Tom Cotton on behalf of Greenland's Foreign Minister Ane Lone Bagger, proposing a referendum on the island's independence with financial support from the U.S.
As it turned out, this letter was forged by Russian intelligence. The goal of the operation, according to Danish intelligence, was to create political tension between countries, provoke distrust, and enhance Russia's influence on the international stage.
The investigation, initiated in 2022, confirmed the involvement of Russian agents. On Monday, January 13, the information became public through materials from Newsweek and Bild.
Previously, the discussion of purchasing Greenland was initiated by Donald Trump, the U.S. President in 2019. After Denmark's refusal, he canceled an official visit to the country. The topic resurfaced in 2024 after the election of a new U.S. president.
The Russian Foreign Ministry denies the accusations, calling them baseless. However, experts see this as an example of an information war aimed at destabilizing the political situation in key regions.
Meanwhile, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill titled "Make Greenland Great Again," allowing President Donald Trump to start negotiations with Denmark about purchasing the island, according to Reuters.
The bill was drafted by Congressman Andy Ogles, supported by Diana Harshbarger and 10 other co-authors. If the bill is approved, the president will be able to officially initiate a dialogue about incorporating Greenland into the U.S. starting January 20, 2025.
Donald Trump stated that he is ready to use economic and military resources to persuade Denmark. However, Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede has repeatedly emphasized that the island is not for sale, and decisions about the territory's future should be made by its residents.
Greenland remains an autonomous territory within Denmark, which would require constitutional amendments to change its status.
Earlier, it was reported that Denmark would invest 10 billion kroner in strengthening Greenland's defense, including the purchase of drones and patrol ships, responding to increased U.S. and other nations' activity in the Arctic region and sharp statements by Donald Trump.
It also became known that Canada increased border control following Donald Trump's statement that the country should become the 51st state of the U.S., citing alleged economic benefits despite the disagreement of most Canadians.