Canada has helped Ukraine strengthen its cybersecurity with a grant of 55 million hryvnias: what we know
22 April 22:44
Ukraine, in partnership with Canada, has completed the first phase of projects aimed at strengthening cybersecurity for government agencies. As part of this initiative, the first five solutions, totaling over 55 million hryvnia, have already been implemented. This was reported by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
In total, Canada plans to allocate approximately 92 million hryvnias to support Ukrainian cybersecurity by the end of 2026.
“Under the Tallinn Mechanism, Canada supports Ukraine in strengthening its long-term cyber resilience and protecting digital systems that ensure the functioning of civilian infrastructure and remain the target of ongoing Russian aggression in cyberspace. This support reflects the strategic partnership between Canada and Ukraine, as well as a shared commitment to security, cyber resilience, and international stability,” the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
By protecting government networks, courts, and border posts, we ensure that you can cross the border without issues, receive court decisions quickly, or use government services online. No data leaks or service outages due to hackers. Everything operates as a single, reliable system.
According to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, five projects aimed at strengthening the country’s digital resilience have been completed as part of the first phase, with support from the Canadian government and the Tallinn Mechanism. These are solutions for government agencies and critical infrastructure facilities upon which the stable operation of public services and data protection depend.
The Ministry notes that the total cost of the implemented solutions exceeded 55 million UAH, and Canada’s support is part of a long-term approach to developing Ukraine’s cyber resilience.
Which government agencies and institutions have strengthened their cybersecurity
The following projects were implemented as part of the first phase:
- at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the security level of the authentication process was enhanced;
- At the Office of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, cyber defense and analytical capabilities were strengthened;
- At the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, wireless network security was enhanced and infrastructure management was automated;
- the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine modernized its cybersecurity infrastructure;
- The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has developed and automated the management of its cybersecurity infrastructure.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation emphasizes that Ukraine repels hundreds of cyberattacks every day, while Russian hacker groups constantly attempt to disable state resources, steal databases, or disrupt infrastructure operations.
The ministry cites the Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025, according to which Ukraine ranks fifth in the world and third in Europe in terms of the number of cyberattacks.
Vitaliy Balashov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for Cybersecurity and Cloud Technologies, stated that the results of these projects help build a resilient security ecosystem across the entire country and enable more effective defense against hostile attacks.
What is the Tallinn Mechanism
The Tallinn Mechanism is an international initiative established in December 2023 to coordinate assistance to Ukraine in the field of cybersecurity and cyber resilience.
It includes 14 countries, including the United Kingdom, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Poland, the United States, Finland, France, Sweden, and the Czech Republic.
The EU, NATO, and the World Bank participate as official observers.
The Tallinn Mechanism Project Office is funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and EU CyberNet.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation noted that this is just the beginning of cooperation within the Tallinn Mechanism. Currently, more than 25 additional projects are already underway for central and local authorities, as well as critical infrastructure facilities. This means that the cybersecurity of state systems in Ukraine will continue to be scaled up.
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