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Tallinn Mechanism members announce additional €60 million in support for Ukraine

Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

31.10.2025 | 17:26

On 30-31 October, participants of the Tallinn Mechanism convened in Paris, with donor countries collectively announcing an additional €60 million in support of Ukraine's cyber resilience this year. Estonia contributes €500,000 annually to the mechanism.

Less than two years since its inception, the Tallinn Mechanism has contributed over €240 million in support to Ukraine. Projects aimed at enhancing cyber resilience have focused on establishing centres of excellence and providing training. The mechanism plans to fund initiatives that strengthen Ukraine's ability to counter cyberattacks

According to Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, continued support for Ukraine is critical, and he thanked all partners contributing to the Tallinn Mechanism. "Russia's attacks are becoming increasingly brazen across all domains - including cyberspace, where cyber operations are now a daily part of warfare. The goal of the Tallinn Mechanism is to support Ukraine's civilian sector in a systematic and effective way. The addition of further contributions shows that member states consider investment in Ukraine's cybersecurity a priority," Tsahkna stated.

The Paris meeting was attended by representatives from Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with observers from the European Union, NATO, and the World Bank.

The Tallinn Mechanism also aims to expand opportunities for private sector involvement. To this end, a new engagement platform was introduced to member states and Ukrainian companies, set to launch by the end of the year. The platform will provide information on procurement opportunities in Ukraine's cyber defence sector.

The Tallinn Mechanism was launched on 23 December 2023 by Estonia and its partners. Its purpose is to amplify donor countries' cyber support for Ukraine's civilian sector. The mechanism was named after its initial meeting location in Tallinn. Its activities are coordinated by a group bringing together Ukraine and donor countries. A coordinator funded by Estonia operates in Kyiv, alongside a Ukrainian project office, which is financed this year by Estonia and the European Union, and next year by the United Kingdom.

Currently, France and Sweden serve as lead countries for the Tallinn Mechanism. The United Kingdom will take over as lead country for a six-month term next.

Estonia was represented in Paris by Priit Turk, Director General for Digital and Cyber Diplomacy, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.