The European Union is accusing the Russian government of deploying a GPS jammer against a plane carrying one of the international alliance's highest-ranking officials.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was flying over Bulgaria on Monday when the aircraft's GPS system was hit with an overwhelming radio wave, disrupting its use.

Commission spokeswoman Arianna Podestà confirmed the incident on Monday and said they had "received information from the Bulgarian authority that they suspect that this was due to blatant interference by Russia.”

“We are of course aware and used to the threats and intimidation that are a regular component of Russia’s hostile behavior," a spokesperson added.

The plane managed to make a safe landing at Plovdiv Airport in central Bulgaria with

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