ICAO finds GNSS interference over Baltic originates from Russia

Six EU states (Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden) brought evidence of recurring GNSS jamming and spoofing affecting civil aviation to ICAO. In June 2025, the ICAO Council noted 'recurring cases of GNSS interference from the Russian Federation'. On 3 October 2025, the ICAO Assembly condemned the interference as a breach of the Chicago Convention.

Established by. ICAO Council decision (13 June 2025) and ICAO 42nd Assembly (3 Oct 2025), on submissions from six EU member states.

Latest. The Assembly urged Russia to halt the interference, and the European Commission welcomed the condemnation. Interference in the Baltic region continued to be reported in 2026.