The Tallinn Mechanism (TM) was launched on December 20, 2023. Over these two years, TM has become a strong example of effective international partnership — supporting Ukraine in strengthening its cyber defenses, protecting its digital sovereignty, and preparing for long-term cybersecurity challenges.
In 2025, the Tallinn Mechanism member states allocated 60.9 million euros to support Ukraine’s cybersecurity. Over the past two years, partners have contributed more than 200 million euros in total.
Launch of the Tallinn Mechanism Project Office
In April 2025, the Tallinn Mechanism Project Office (TMPO) was launched at the initiative of Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation. The office acts as a bridge between international partners and Ukrainian beneficiaries (national and local authorities as well as state-owned critical infrastructure operators).
TMPO was established with the support of the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) and EU CyberNet. The office works closely with other Ukrainian governmental counterparts — the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center.
“Ukraine is facing the world’s first full-scale cyberwar, and we are shaping new approaches to cyber resilience. Every day, Ukraine finds effective solutions and sets the pace in countering digital threats. That is why partner support is critically important for us. The Tallinn Mechanism is about trust between states and systematic support. This partnership enables swift responses to challenges and helps build a secure digital environment — for Ukraine and for the entire democratic world.
Valeriya Ionan
Advisor to the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on Innovation, Digtalization, and Global Partnerships
Growing international cooperation and new member states
The Tallinn Mechanism continues to expand, bringing in new partners and donors. Two new countries joined the mechanism in 2025: Norway and Finland. In addition, the World Bank joined the initiative as an official observer. All of these developments further enhance the initiative’s international profile.
“Over the past two years, the Tallinn Mechanism has evolved from an act of solidarity into a strategic institutional pillar of international support for strengthening Ukraine’s cyber resilience. It now brings together the political determination of partners, the expertise of public authorities, and the capabilities of the private sector within a single, coordinated framework responding to Ukraine’s concrete needs. The projects implemented under the initiative constitute a shared political and security contribution — not only to the protection of Ukraine’s digital sovereignty, but also to the resilience and security of the European cyber domain as a whole. Ukraine views the Tallinn Mechanism as a long-term instrument of collective response to systemic cyber threats and counts on the continued deepening of cooperation within the initiative, as well as on the further expansion of its circle of participating states.
Anton Demokhin
Deputy Foreign Minister, Chief Digital Transformation Officer
In 2025, two general meetings were held in Kyiv and Paris, where partners reaffirmed their strong and long-term support for Ukraine’s digital sovereignty and cyber resilience. As Great Britain is the current leading nation, the next meeting will take place in London in March 2026.
New projects and activities
Dozens of initiatives aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s cyber resilience have already been delivered under the Tallinn Mechanism. In 2025, implementation began on a new wave of projects supported by the governments of Sweden, Canada, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and other partners.
“The SSSCIP focuses its efforts on infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the country’s cyber resilience and protecting government information systems and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The Tallinn Mechanism is one of the key instruments supporting the successful implementation of these efforts, enabling Ukraine to mobilise assistance from its international partners. Currently, four projects of the State Cyber Protection Centre under the State Service have been supported within this initiative, all aimed at enhancing the level of cybersecurity and cyber resilience of government information resources. We look forward to their swift implementation and to the further expansion of cooperation. We are grateful to our partners for their continued support and comprehensive assistance.
Olexandr Potii
Head of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP)
TM member states also actively supported activities focused on developing Ukraine’s cybersecurity workforce. In particular, a series of training programs were held at the CDTO Campus with the support of France (in cooperation with Expertise France) and Germany (in cooperation with Monarch).
In addition, the NCSCC, the Embassy of Estonia, and ESTDEV organized several stages of the UA–EE Cyber Shield competitions in Kyiv under the Tallinn Mechanism. These training programs, along with the participation of Ukrainian specialists in international events, play a critical role in strengthening Ukraine’s ability to prevent and respond to modern cyber threats.
“Investments in human capital development are no less important than technical assistance. Training programmes and joint hands-on activities under the Tallinn Mechanism enable Ukrainian specialists to systematically strengthen their professional capacities, exchange experience with international partners, and respond more effectively to complex and constantly evolving cyber threats.
Natalia Tkachuk
Head of the Information Security and Cybersecurity Service of the NSDC Apparatus of Ukraine and Secretary of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center (NCSCC)
Engaging the private sector
In 2025, the TMPO team worked on the development of the Tallinn Mechanism Platform—a digital public platform that will provide up-to-date information on TM’s activities and project implementation.
The platform will help engage the private sector more actively by publishing information on tenders, partnership opportunities, and requests for expertise. It will also increase transparency and trust by creating a shared space for cooperation between donors, Ukrainian institutions, and businesses.
