Strengthening Cybersecurity: The EU-Ukraine Partnership
Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical dimensions of European security, particularly in the context of Ukraine’s ongoing confrontation with hybrid threats. In recent years, cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union in this field has expanded significantly, leading to concrete improvements in resilience, intelligence-sharing, and regulatory alignment. This contribution explores the key aspects of EU-Ukraine cybersecurity collaboration, its achievements, ongoing challenges, and future prospects. Key Achievements of EU-Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation 1. Capacity Building and Cyber Resilience A major focus of cooperation has been on enhancing Ukraine’s cyber resilience. The EU has provided technical assistance, training programs, and funding for upgrading Ukraine’s cybersecurity infrastructure. As a result, Ukrainian institutions have improved their ability to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats, particularly those originating from hostile state and non-stat...