The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is providing a new aid package as part of the Tallinn Mechanism—an international initiative that coordinates support from 11 partner countries to strengthen cyber resilience, allocating around $14.5 million.
As reported by Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation on June 2, the funds will go toward upgrading IT infrastructure, boosting the security of digital services, and training personnel at key government institutions.
“The war is being fought not only on the battlefield but also in cyberspace,” the Ministry noted. “In 2024 alone, Ukraine’s public sector and state institutions have faced over 2,000 cyberattacks.”
With Sida’s support, Ukraine will implement critical cybersecurity projects to ensure the digital state remains operational under any conditions—and that Ukrainians can continue accessing vital online services, even during war.
The funding will be channeled through ESTDEV, Estonia’s government agency responsible for international development and humanitarian aid.
Earlier, the United States sanctioned the Russian cybercriminal organization Aeza Group along with its global network, two affiliated companies, and four senior members. The move comes in response to Aeza Group’s role in orchestrating cyberattacks against victims in the US and around the world.
