**European Nations Complain to UN About Russia’s Satellite Interference**
Eight European countries have filed a complaint with the United Nations about Russia’s interference with their satellite communications. The countries are Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Finland, France, and the Netherlands.
They claim that Russia is sabotaging their satellites, which can cause problems for media, navigation, and even flights. The complaint was sent to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which oversees global satellite communications.
**Previous Incidents and Attempts at Dialogue**
Last year, two European satellite companies found out that Russian-controlled areas were causing interference with their signals. One incident was when Russian propaganda appeared on TV channels in the Netherlands and other countries. Similar disruptions also happened to Ukrainian television channels.
The countries of France and Sweden, where these satellite companies are based, have talked directly to Russia at the UN this week. However, they’ve had little success in the past year trying to get Russia to talk about this issue.
**Serious Risks Involved**
This interference not only disrupts media but also poses serious risks for navigation and transportation. Russia is accused of distorting GPS signals used by drones in Ukraine, which can affect civilian aviation and maritime traffic. Since September 2023, over 30,000 flights have suffered from this interference in the Baltic region.
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia warned that these disruptions could have serious consequences for safety and economic activity.