MONTREAL (Reuters) -The U.N. aviation agency’s assembly concluded on Friday with delegates agreeing to condemn Russia for disturbances to critical satellite navigation systems that they say violate international rules.

Estonia and neighbour Finland have blamed Russia for jamming GPS navigation devices in the region’s airspace, charges that Moscow has denied.

The region experienced two recent high-profile instances of GPS disturbances, including one involving a Spanish military jet with the country’s defense minister onboard.

Most modern airliners have sensors and sources to determine their positioning in addition to GPS, meaning they can fly if there is interference. But European countries supported by the U.S. and Canada earlier this week flagged safety concerns over global navigation

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