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Bulgaria U-turns on claim Moscow jammed GPS of von der Leyen's plane

Bulgaria's Prime Minister says there is "no evidence" of "prolonged interference or jamming" of the GPS signal around Plovdiv airport at the time of von der Leyen's landing, but experts remain divided, with some still supporting Russian spoofing allegations.

Euronews

EU Commission endorses Mercosur deal despite French reservations

The European Commission has formally endorsed the long-debated trade agreement with the South American Mercosur trade bloc, hailing it as a chance to open up new markets for European exporters while promising fresh safeguards for farmers.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump issues threat to Putin if US unhappy with his decision on peace

‘He knows where I stand,’ says US president after Russian leader proposes meeting with Mr Zelensky in Moscow

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What can Europe do to better defend against GPS interference from Russia?

In a letter dated May 2025, European ministers reported that GPS jamming and spoofing had been observed since 2022 in the Baltic Sea region, mainly from Russia and Belarus.

Euronews

What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe

Bulgarian authorities aren't investigating a suspected Russian interference operation involving a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen because they say the interference is now common

The Independent UK

NATO to strike back against Russian jamming after von der Leyen's plane loses GPS in Bulgaria

"We are all on the eastern flank now, whether you live in London or Tallinn," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday, commenting in the aftermath of the incident the day before.

Euronews

Italy considers hiding state flight paths after jamming of von der Leyen plane

EU member states debate how to make leaders’ flights more secure as Russia blamed for GPS loss

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Nato says it is working to counter Russia’s GPS jamming after EU leader’s plane incident

Nato is working to counter Russian jamming of satellite navigation systems on civilian flights, according to the alliance's chief

The Independent UK

What is GPS jamming, and do you need to worry about your next flight?

After EU chief Ursula von der Leyen’s plane fell victim to GPS jamming, here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

Russia’s GPS interference: do I need to worry when flying?

On Sunday, a plane carrying European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly forced to land in Bulgaria using paper maps after its GPS navigation systems were jammed. Bulgarian authorities claim the jamming was deliberate Russian interference, though a Kremlin spokesperson told the Financial Times this was “incorrect”.

The Conversation

EPP President Manfred Weber: Putin continues the attacks against all of us

In an interview with Euronews Romania, EPP President Manfred Weber said the GPS jamming of Ursula von der Leyen's plane showed that the European Commission is "a point of target for the Russian attacks."

Euronews

EU head’s plane ‘circled for an hour’ after suspected Russian interference

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The Independent UK

Russia suspected of jamming GPS on plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen

Aircraft with European Commission president onboard reportedly forced to circle Bulgarian airport for an hour

The Guardian - UK

EU Chief's Plane Hit By Suspected Russian GPS Jamming In Bulgaria

A plane carrying EU chief Ursula von der Leyen was hit by GPS jamming as it readied to land in Bulgaria and Russia was suspected to be behind the incident, the European Commission said Monday.

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Euronews

Russia accused of jamming GPS of Ursula von der Leyen's plane during Bulgaria trip

The alleged incident took place during Ursula von der Leyen's official tour of member states bordering Russia and Belarus.

Evening Standard

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's plane 'hit by Russian GPS jamming attack'

The suspected attack disabled GPS navigation services at a Bulgarian airport forcing the pilot to land the plane using only paper maps

The Independent UK

Russia accused of jamming GPS on plane carrying EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

The plane reportedly had to circle the airport for an hour

Euronews

Bulgarian nationalists attack car believing von der Leyen was inside

Pro-Russian Revival Party leader Kostadin Kostadinov was filmed blocking the entrance of a car at a weapons plant in Sopot during a visit by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Top EU leader’s plane forced to land blind after suspected Russian GPS jamming

Pilots driving a plane carrying European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen were forced to use paper maps to land

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Europe drawing up plans for troop deployment; Zelenskyy vows retaliation for drone strikes

Ursula von der Leyen says troops will have backing of US capabilities; Ukrainian president says ‘new deep strikes’ planned on Russia after drone attacks on energy infrastructure

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,285

Here are the key events on day 1,285 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine planning new strikes deep inside Russia, says Zelenskyy

The announcement came hours after overnight Russian strikes on energy sites left 60,000 Ukrainians without electricity.

Euronews

'Predator' Putin can only be kept in check through strong deterrence, says von der Leyen

The European Commission President made the comment during a visit to the Polish-Belarusian border on Sunday.

Euronews

Estonia to borrow up to €3.6 billion in EU defence loans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Estonia as part of her four-day front-line state tour, aimed at stressing solidarity with border states and supporting the development of Europe's defense industry.

Euronews

EU tech chief faces pressure to confront Trump over digital threats

A spokesperson for the Commission has said that Henna Virkkunen will fight back against unfounded claims.

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