Archive · 3 Oct 2025
UN Aviation Agency Condemns Russia's Satellite Navigation Interference
The UN's aviation agency held a meeting and criticized Russia.
They said Russia is messing with the GPS signals used by airplanes, which is against the rules.
This interference causes problems for planes trying to figure out where they are, and can be dangerous.
Countries like Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania have reported lots of these problems, especially jamming and spoofing.
They say the problems are getting worse.
The agency wants Russia to stop, because it is harmful to safe international flights.
The UN aviation agency condemned Russia for GNSS interference.
The interference includes jamming and spoofing of GPS signals.
European countries, supported by the U.S. and Canada, raised safety concerns.
The incidents are reportedly increasing in frequency and intensity.
The resolution passed due to safety and political pressure.
- Who
- ICAO assembly delegates, including representatives from Baltic countries.
- What
- Condemned Russia for interfering with satellite navigation systems.
- When
- Concluded on Friday.
- Where
- Montreal.
- Why
- To address safety concerns over global navigation satellite system (GNSS) radio frequency interference originating from Russia.
- Organization
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- Event
- ICAO Assembly
- Resolution
- Condemning Russia for GNSS interference
- Regions Affected
- Baltic, Eastern and Northern Europe
- Interference Type
- Jamming and Spoofing