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A coalition of 30 European countries, led by Switzerland, has expressed grave concern over deliberate Russian interference with satellite communications and radionavigation signals, urging immediate action from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The joint statement, backed by Switzerland ahead of the upcoming ITU Council session, calls on the UN agency to respond decisively to what is described as “systematic and targeted disruptions” of civilian satellite infrastructure across Europe.
The appeal, reported by Swissinfo, underscores growing frustration over Russia’s escalating electronic warfare activities, which have jeopardized aviation, maritime operations, and public safety.
Since 2023, European satellite systems have faced increasingly frequent and sophisticated signal interference. Investigations have traced the origin of these disruptions to multiple locations within the Russian Federation and the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula.
European officials warn that the situation has deteriorated significantly in recent weeks. In June alone, the interference expanded dramatically, affecting nearly all of Poland and Lithuania, and reaching into additional neighboring states.
“This behavior not only violates ITU regulations but also undermines the fundamental trust upon which international telecommunications depend,” the statement reads.
The signatories express deep regret that diplomatic efforts, including those undertaken by the ITU itself, to engage Russia on this issue have been either ignored or met with disinterest.
The joint declaration emphasizes that preserving the integrity and security of global telecommunications is not merely a technical concern but a matter of geopolitical stability and public safety.
As signal disruptions become more widespread and deliberate, European governments are calling for enhanced international accountability mechanisms to safeguard critical infrastructure and uphold the rule-based order in global communications.
