Cybersecurity Policy Report, EU Gives Ukraine Access to Emergency Cyber Defense Fund, (Jun 15, 2026)
Ukraine will be able to tap into the European Union’s emergency cyber reserve to respond to large-scale cybersecurity incidents, the Council of the European Union announced today.
The council approved Ukraine’s participation in the EU cybersecurity reserve, which was established last year with an infusion of 36 million euros ($42 million) to fund emergency response by trusted service providers (CPR, Aug. 26, 2025).
“This decision reflects close EU-Ukraine cooperation and aligns with the EU’s strategic digital partnership agenda. It also forms part of the Commission’s broader efforts to ensure that the EU and its partners can counter evolving cyber threats with preparedness, rapid response and shared expertise,” the council said in a news release.
Ukraine and Moldova are the only two non-EU member states with access to the reserve.
“By welcoming Ukraine into the EU Cybersecurity Reserve, we strengthen our collective defences and reaffirm the principle of solidarity that lies at the heart of Europe’s digital future,” said Henna Virkkunen, the EC’s executive vice-president. “At a time when cyberattacks pose a constant risk, our unity is our greatest asset.”
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