EU President Ursula von der Leyen's plane experienced GPS jamming while flying to Bulgaria. The EU suspects Russia was responsible for this deliberate interference, citing it as an example of Russia's hostile actions. Though the plane landed safely in Plovdiv after a longer-than-planned flight, the incident highlights concerns about Russia's aggressive tactics. The EU plans to increase defense spending in response to this and similar threats.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.