Moscow Rejects Accusations After Navigation Failure Hits von der Leyen’s Flight
Monday, 1 September 2025 () The Kremlin has rejected allegations that Russia was behind a GPS malfunction which disrupted the landing of a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Bulgaria. The claims, published by the Financial Times, were dismissed by Moscow as false and unfounded. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the newspaper: “Your information is incorrect.” His statement came after the British outlet suggested, without providing evidence, that Russia might have been linked to the disruption.
Russia has firmly denied allegations of jamming GPS signals on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s flight to Bulgaria. The incident occurred just days after von der Leyen called Putin a “predator,” sparking suspicions of deliberate interference. Her plane suffered a GPS...
Russia accused of jamming GPS of Ursula von der Leyen's plane during Bulgaria trip
The incident took place during Ursula von der Leyen's official tour of member states bordering Russia and..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published
Just days after EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen labeled Vladimir Putin a “predator,” her plane reportedly faced a suspected Russian GPS jamming attack while approaching Bulgaria. Pilots were forced..
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Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published
Monday, 1 September 2025 ()
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