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Tallinn Mechanism Member States Unite in Kyiv to Expand Support for Ukraine's Cyber Resilience

Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

25.04.2025

On April 23-24, the Tallinn Mechanism member states gathered in Kyiv for a multiannual meeting to review cybersecurity assistance for Ukraine and discuss future coordination. The meeting also served as a platform to address strategic directions for strengthening Ukraine's cyber resilience.

"Russia's offensive and destructive behaviour in cyberspace poses a threat not only to Ukraine but to all like-minded nations of the civilized world. The world's response to the Russian aggression will define the global security and economic architecture for many decades to come. I sincerely thank each of you and your countries for your significant efforts in strengthening Ukraine's cybersecurity and cyber resilience", emphasized Andrii Sybiha, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in his address to the participants of the meeting, voiced by Anton Demokhin, Deputy Foreign Minister, Chief Digital Transformation Officer.

The Tallinn Mechanism (TM) comprises Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine. Czechia, Norway, the Republic of Korea, and the EU External Action Service joined the meeting as observers. The Tallinn Mechanism's goal is to enhance donor countries' cyber support for Ukraine in the civil sector and critical infrastructure while strengthening Ukraine's cyber resilience and capabilities. Estonia is the lead country for the Tallinn Mechanism in the first half of 2025.

"Estonia stands resolutely with Ukraine, providing unwavering support across all fronts in its courageous fight for freedom and sovereignty. Strengthening Ukraine's cyber resilience remains a core focus for us, ensuring Ukraine has the right tools to counter Russia's ever-evolving attacks in the cyberspace and beyond," said Margus Tsahkna, The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia.

"Cyber threats don't have national borders. Estonia was one of the first countries to face massive cyberattacks from Russia. That's why we fully support Ukraine and are committed to helping it resist aggression in cyberspace. Sustained international collaboration under the Tallinn Mechanism is essential to counter evolving cyber risks and secure a safer digital future for Ukraine, Europe, and the world," said Tanel Sepp, Estonia's Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy, Director General of the Digital and Cyber Diplomacy Department.

"The Tallinn Mechanism has become the leading platform for international cooperation in cybersecurity. In the context of technological warfare, it is critically important to strengthen our cyber resilience, share expertise with partners, implement best practices, and enhance our ability to defend ourselves in cyberspace. It is symbolic that we are holding this meeting in Kyiv during an air raid and shelling — the war is being waged across every possible domain, and we must be more united than ever before," said Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology Development of Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.

The Kyiv meeting is the seventh international gathering under the TM. Discussions focused on the importance of expanding participation among international donors, increasing the number of implemented projects, assessing Ukraine's current needs and challenges in cybersecurity, and exploring ways to engage the private sector in future activities.

"Today, Ukraine stands on the front line of the most technologically advanced war in the world. In these conditions, the Tallinn Mechanism has become a model of coordinated international support that strengthens our cyber resilience. We highly value this partnership, which helps us respond to threats and build a secure digital environment for Ukraine and the entire democratic world," said Valeriya Ionan, Deputy Minister for European Integration at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.

Through the Tallinn Mechanism, Ukraine's cybersecurity and cyber resilience needs are systematically assessed and matched with donor resources to ensure coherent and effective support across various nations. The support includes frontline hardware and software to counter malicious cyber activities, endpoint detection and incident response, as well as training for cybersecurity officials.