Russia is suspected of jamming the radar of EU leader’s plane above Bulgaria, an official says

Sep 1, 2025 | 3:36 AM

BRUSSELS (AP) — A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen was hit by radar jamming over Bulgaria in a suspected Russian operation, a spokesperson said Monday.

The plane landed safely in Plovdiv airport and Von der Leyen will continue her planned tour of the European Union’s nations bordering Russia and Belarus, said the commission’s spokesperson Arianna Podestà.

The Associated Press