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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."

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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.

International Business Times

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.

Euronews

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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.

International Business Times

EU Summons Russian Envoy After Mission Damaged In Kyiv Strike

The EU summoned Moscow's envoy in Brussels on Thursday after a massive attack on Kyiv killed at least 14 people and damaged the bloc's diplomatic mission in the city.

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Radio France Internationale

EU summons Russian envoy after mission damaged in Kyiv strike

The EU summoned Moscow's envoy in Brussels on Thursday after a massive attack on Kyiv killed at least 14 people and damaged the bloc's diplomatic mission in the city.

Euronews

EU Commission chief von der Leyen says she's 'not available' for German presidency

German media reported earlier that the Commission president would be a serious contender for the position of the Federal President of Germany in 2027. But according to her spokesperson, she's fully focused on her duties as president of the European Commission.

Euronews

Donald Trump's latest tariff threat suggests the EU-US trade war is far from over

Brussels hoped the EU-US deal would finally put an end to the trade war. But Donald Trump's new tariff threat suggests the story is far from over.

Euronews

Sliding doors: The EU that could’ve been with Draghi in charge

Mario Draghi rather than Ursula von der Leyen, was mooted to lead the European Commission in summer 2024. Facing Donald Trump over tariffs, unveiling the EU’s long-term budget, and setting out a different course for Europe, here’s how the EU might have looked if it had caught that train.

The Guardian - UK

After a summer of submission to Trump, Europe knows it must defend Ukraine – and itself – alone

Can a European-led coalition really provide credible security guarantees? Past examples are not encouraging, says Paul Taylor, of the European Policy Centre

Euronews

Von der Leyen responds to Draghi and defends the EU-US tariff agreement

Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated that the agreement on tariffs between the EU and the US was a 'conscious decision' that avoided a trade war.

Euronews

EU's position taken into account by Ukraine and US, Kyiv's representative to the EU says

Europe rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting with Donald Trump on Monday in an "exceptional format," Ukraine's ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov, told Euronews.

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