Montreal: The United Nations aviation agency, through its triennial assembly, issued a strong rebuke against Russia on Friday, condemning repeated interference with critical satellite navigation systems that officials say jeopardize international civil aviation safety. Delegates from across the globe highlighted the growing risks posed by disruptions to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), which have intensified over the past year.
Countries including Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania accused Russia of jamming GPS signals in their airspace, a claim Moscow has consistently denied. The assembly cited recent high-profile incidents, such as interference affecting a Spanish military jet carrying the country’s defense minister, underscoring the potential dangers to both civili