Background of the incident
“Unprecedented” GPS signal jamming occurred in eastern and southeastern Finland, causing serious impact on flights. Although Finland did not accuse specific countries, Western analysts quickly turned their attention to Russia. Since the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Western countries have strengthened their containment of Russia by means of military aid to Ukraine and absorbing new member states. This jamming incident has become a new excuse for the West to accuse Russia. GPS jammer
Geopolitical Struggle
Located in Eurasia, Russia has rich resources and vast territory, and has important geopolitical significance. Western countries are worried that if Russia is allowed to develop, it may surpass the West and pose a threat to its global influence. By restricting Russia, the West can maintain its influence in Europe and the world and prevent it from becoming a competitor.
Conflict of political systems
Western governments accuse Russia of adopting an “authoritarian political system” that is quite different from the liberal democratic system of Western countries. Western countries believe that restricting Russia will help promote their democratic values and prevent Russia’s political system from posing a challenge to them. The difference in political systems between the two sides has become an important source of conflict between the two.
Continuation of historical issues
There are some historical issues between Russia and Western countries, such as territorial disputes and ethnic conflicts. These issues have led to tensions between the two. By restricting Russia, Western countries hope to ensure that these issues will not affect their own interests and create a “whole Europe that strikes Russia”.
