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Russia rejects accusations over EU plane jamming as fake

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Posted on September 4, 2025

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· Last updated: January 22, 2026

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VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) -Russian foreign ministry's spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that allegations about Russia being behind jamming the European Commission President Ursula von

Russia rejects accusations over EU plane jamming as fake

Russia's Response to Jamming Allegations

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) -Russian foreign ministry's spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that allegations about Russia being behind jamming the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's airplane were fake and paranoia.

Details of the Incident

An EU spokesperson had said the GPS system of von der Leyen's airplane was jammed while en route on Sunday to Bulgaria, adding that Russian interference was suspected.

Official Statements

(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin and Olesya Astakhova; Editing by Kim Coghill)

Key Takeaways

Russia denies involvement in EU plane jamming incident.
Maria Zakharova labels allegations as fake and paranoid.
EU suspects Russian interference with von der Leyen's plane.
Incident occurred en route to Bulgaria.
Official statements provided by Russian and EU representatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman say about the jamming allegations?

Maria Zakharova stated that the allegations of Russia being behind the jamming of the GPS system are unfounded and should be considered fake.

What incident prompted the accusations against Russia?

The accusations arose after an EU spokesperson reported that the GPS system of Ursula von der Leyen's airplane was jammed while en route to Bulgaria.

Who reported the jamming of the GPS system?

An EU spokesperson reported the jamming incident, suggesting that Russian interference was suspected.

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Russia rejects accusations over EU plane jamming as fake

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Details of the Incident

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