Ukraine gains emergency EU cyber support as Russian hacker threat persists

The European Commission announced the decision, saying it reflects close EU-Ukraine cooperation and aligns with the EU’s strategic digital partnership agenda.

The commission said the move is also part of broader efforts to counter evolving cyber threats through preparedness, rapid response and shared expertise.

“By welcoming Ukraine into the EU Cybersecurity Reserve, we are strengthening our collective defense and reaffirming the principle of solidarity that underpins Europe’s digital future. At a time when cyberattacks pose a constant threat, our unity is our greatest asset,” said Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s executive vice president for technological sovereignty, security and democracy.

The reserve, managed by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, or ENISA, gives countries access to incident-response services from trusted private providers during large-scale cyber incidents.

Earlier reports said Ukraine’s SBU Security Service had set up a network of cyber centers to repel Russian hacker attacks in all oblasts.