The nation state members of the Tallinn Mechanism (TM), observers and representatives of the Government of Ukraine gathered at the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London on 9-10 March 2026 for the ninth General Meeting of the initiative.
“As the world faces a new era of hybrid threats, the Tallinn Mechanism stands with Ukraine as a symbol of unity, resilience, and shared security. By defending Ukraine’s digital borders, we are also defending the integrity of democratic systems and the safety of citizens across the globe,” the member states noted in the joint statement.
Partners reaffirmed their strong commitment to enhance Ukraine’s civilian cybersecurity. This will support the continued implementation of critical cybersecurity projects for Ukraine and the launch of new activities under the Tallinn Mechanism.
“We face common threats, we defend common values, and we pursue common goals. In this context, the further evolution of the Tallinn Mechanism as a multilateral initiative is a meaningful contribution to our shared security. In practical terms it contributes to developing cooperation between our countries, people and businesses, and also to Ukraine’s integration into the European Union and, potentially, into NATO. And Ukraine is already a very strong and experienced partner in defence and resilience in the context of modern hybrid wars,” emphasized Anton Demokhin, Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Chief Digital Transformation Officer.
Participants discussed the key achievements of the Tallinn Mechanism over the last half of the year and outlined priority areas for cooperation in 2026. Currently, more than 25 projects for Ukraine’s central and local government authorities, and critical infrastructure are under implementation or have already been completed.
“The resilience of a digital state depends first and foremost on the resilience of its infrastructure. The use of modern cloud technologies allows us to significantly increase the fault tolerance and security of government systems, which is critically important in the context of russia’s ongoing hybrid war against Ukraine. Cloud technologies also create opportunities for the secure use of other jurisdictions while preserving the sovereignty of data and infrastructure. This represents a major strategic value for partner countries. The development of such technologies is a high priority for Ukraine and is impossible without reliable partner countries and joint cooperation on such projects. The Tallinn Mechanism framework is precisely the place where mutually beneficial cooperation on such initiatives can emerge,” said Vitaly Balashov, Deputy Minister for Cybersecurity and Cloud Technologies Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
The London meeting once again highlighted the central role of the Tallinn Mechanism in coordinating international civilian cyber assistance to Ukraine and cross-governmental cooperation in the cybersecurity domain.
“Cyber resilience cannot be built alone. Through cooperation with our international partners, we are strengthening not only Ukraine’s cybersecurity, but also the security of the wider European cyber space. By developing a network of regional cybersecurity centres, training a new generation of cyber leaders, and sharing practical experience gained while responding to cyber attacks and cyber incidents during full-scale military invasion, we contribute to collective cyber defence,” underlined Yuliia Volkova, Director of the European Integration and International Cooperation Department of the Administration of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP).
Stakeholders also highlighted the importance of developing international public-private partnerships under the Tallinn Mechanism. A key instrument in this effort is the Tallinn Mechanism Platform, launched in February 2026. Within its first month, 104 companies from multiple countries (mostly from the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Canada, Italy, and Estonia) registered on the platform. This early engagement demonstrates the platform’s potential to strengthen global cyber cooperation and facilitate networking in the cybersecurity field.
“Today, cyberattacks are part of complex operations alongside military strikes and information campaigns. Under these conditions, it is crucial to rapidly scale up the capabilities for protecting government systems and critical infrastructure. The Tallinn Mechanism enables exactly this by coordinating international assistance and launching practical cybersecurity projects,” said Valerii Churkin, Special Advisor to the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on Digitalization, AI, and Cybersecurity.
During the London meeting in London, partners welcomed Italy, which will become the next lead nation in July 2026, taking over the role currently held by the United Kingdom in coordinating the strategic activities of the Tallinn Mechanism.
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.
In addition, a range of other initiatives have been implemented under the Tallinn Mechanism, from cybersecurity assessments of critical infrastructure to capacity-building programmes and professional training for Ukrainian specialists.
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.
We sincerely thank our partners for their continued support in strengthening Ukraine’s digital resilience and cyber defense.
Special thanks go to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for hosting and organising the ninth General Meeting of the Tallinn Mechanism partners in London.
