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Ukraine’s Cyber Alliance Grows: Norway Joins the Tallinn Mechanism
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As Ukraine defends itself on multiple fronts, its digital battlefield just gained a powerful new ally. Norway has officially joined the Tallinn Mechanism — an international coalition supporting Ukraine’s cybersecurity and long-term digital resilience. The announcement was made during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, marking Norway’s transition from observer to full member.
This move sends a strong political signal and expands the growing coalition of democratic nations united behind a common goal: to help Ukraine withstand ongoing cyberattacks and build a digital state that is resilient, secure, and future-ready.
Ukraine has shown remarkable ability to defend its institutions and digital infrastructure. The Tallinn Mechanism is a key tool, and Norway is committing long-term support through the civilian track of the Nansen Programme.
Norway will contribute 25 million NOK (over €2.1 million) annually, with funding allocated to projects aimed at strengthening cybersecurity for both civilian and critical infrastructure in Ukraine. The support will continue through 2025 and is part of the broader Norwegian commitment to Ukraine’s reconstruction and digital capacity-building.
Cyber resilience in Ukraine isn’t just a national issue — it’s a European one. This is the world’s first cyber war. We need partners who can act — not just watch.
Since the start of russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has faced relentless cyberattacks targeting state institutions, infrastructure, and critical services. In response, international partners have joined forces to support Ukraine’s cyber defence and institutional capacity through coordinated technical assistance — a mission led by the Tallinn Mechanism.
About the Tallinn Mechanism
Launched in 2023, the Tallinn Mechanism is a joint coordination platform for international technical assistance in the field of cybersecurity. It was created to consolidate global efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s ability to counter cyber threats while simultaneously building long-term digital resilience and institutional capacity.
With Norway’s accession, the mechanism now includes 12 member countries: the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Denmark, Estonia, Sweden, and Norway. The European Union, NATO, and the World Bank participate as official observers.
Norway’s move is not just symbolic — it strengthens the global architecture for cybersecurity cooperation
In Ukraine, the mechanism is coordinated by the Tallinn Mechanism Project Office (TMPO), based in Kyiv and supported by the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) and EU CyberNet
