The first projects under the Tallinn Mechanism for Ukrainian government institutions and critical infrastructure have been completed. Their implementation was funded by the Government of Canada, which allocated more than UAH 55 million.
“Through the Tallinn Mechanism, Canada is proud to support Ukraine in strengthening its long-term cyber resilience and safeguarding the digital systems that underpin civilian infrastructure and are targets of ongoing Russian aggression. Canada’s support reflects our long‑term partnership with Ukraine and our shared commitment to security, cyber resilience, and international stability,” - Global Affairs Canada stated.
The first completed projects include:
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enhancing the security of authentication processes at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant
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strengthening cybersecurity and analytical capabilities of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Apparatus
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improving wireless network protection and automating infrastructure management within the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
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modernizing the cybersecurity infrastructure of the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine
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development and automation of cybersecurity infrastructure management for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
“According to the Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025, Ukraine ranks 5th globally and 3rd in Europe in the number of cyberattacks, which is why we are implementing systemic solutions in response. By enhancing the cyber defense of individual government agencies and enterprises, we are building a resilient security ecosystem for the entire country. It is thanks to the support of our partners within the Tallinn Mechanism, particularly Canada, that the results of the implemented technologies and solutions enable us to effectively defend against enemy attacks,” Vitaly Balashov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for Cybersecurity and Cloud Technologies, mentioned.
The implementation of these projects enables beneficiaries to operate in line with modern cybersecurity standards and respond more effectively to emerging cyber threats. By integrating new solutions with existing security systems, the overall protection of IT infrastructure is significantly enhanced. These improvements contribute to building a comprehensive and resilient security ecosystem capable of addressing both external and internal cyber threats.
“We are grateful to Canada for its consistent and sustained support in strengthening Ukraine’s cybersecurity. Active cooperation with the Tallinn Mechanism and CRDF Global enables the effective implementation of projects of varying complexity — from the rapid deployment of critical cybersecurity systems to large-scale national programs aimed at enhancing cyber resilience. At the same time, the NCCC expects a similar level of engagement and proactivity from other international partners, as well as from Ukrainian stakeholders, particularly at the regional level,” Nataliya Tkachuk, Head of the Cyber and Information Security Directorate at the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, said.
Overall, Canada plans to allocate approximately UAH 92 million (CAD 3 million) for activities under the Tallinn Mechanism in 2025–2026. CRDF Global serves as the implementation partner for the projects funded by Canada.
“We welcome the fact that we can already speak about the first projects completed under the Tallinn Mechanism. For us, this is an important result made possible, in particular, by Canada’s contribution and its readiness to further deepen cooperation in this area, which we regard as an integral part of our shared security architecture. We are confident that the Tallinn Mechanism will continue to serve as an effective platform for consolidating the resources and expertise of international partners with a view to protecting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated.
These projects mark only the beginning. More than 25 projects under the Tallinn Mechanism for central and local government authorities are currently at various stages of implementation. Over 80 projects are under consideration by Tallinn Mechanism donor countries for potential deployment.
In addition, a range of other initiatives have already been implemented under the Tallinn Mechanism - from cybersecurity assessments of critical infrastructure to capacity-building programmes and professional training for Ukrainian specialists.
The Tallinn Mechanism was established in December 2023 to coordinate international assistance aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s national cybersecurity and cyber resilience. It unites 14 countries: Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The European Union, NATO, and the World Bank participate as official observers.
The team of the Tallinn Mechanism Project Office (TMPO), based in Ukraine, coordinates the implementation of activities and supports collaboration between Ukrainian institutions and international partners. TMPO is currently funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, and EU CyberNet. TMPO works closely with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the State Service of Special Communications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center.
