Brussels: Ukraine has been granted the ability to activate emergency EU cyber support to respond to large-scale cybersecurity incidents, following the Council of the European Union's recent approval of its inclusion in the EU Cybersecurity Reserve. This reserve, managed by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), provides incident response services from trusted private providers to address significant cybersecurity threats.
According to Cyprus News Agency, this decision underscores the close cooperation between the EU and Ukraine and aligns with the EU's strategic digital partnership agenda. It is part of a broader effort by the European Commission to ensure that the EU and its partners can counter evolving cyber threats with preparedness, rapid response, and shared expertise. Moldova was previously included in the Reserve in 2024 under the Cyber Solidarity Act.
Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, emphasized the importance of this development by stating, "By welcoming Ukraine into the EU Cybersecurity Reserve, we strengthen our collective defenses and reaffirm the principle of solidarity that lies at the heart of Europe's digital future. At a time when cyberattacks pose a constant risk, our unity is our greatest asset."