As part of its involvement in the Tallinn mechanism, Italy has allocated 1 million euros to strengthen Ukraine's cyber space. This information was released by the press service of the Ministry of Digital Transformation.
"Italy has directed 1 million euros to bolster Ukraine's cyber space. Approximately 900,000 euros will go towards protecting the Ternopil region, while another 100,000 euros will support the Tallinn Mechanism Project Office," the statement reads.
The press service notes that, thanks to cooperation with Italy, two cyber projects are being implemented in the Ternopil region: infrastructure upgrades (Ternopil will receive modern networking and server equipment) and the establishment of a secure network (a network will be built using automated security tools, including EDR systems, and personnel will be trained to respond swiftly to complex threats).
Part of Italy's contribution will also go towards the operation of the Tallinn Mechanism Project Office, which will help attract more international initiatives to protect Ukraine's digital ecosystem. Additionally, funding will support the annual review of the national cybersecurity system by the National Coordination Center (NCC) under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine — this will allow for clear identification and professional mitigation of risks.
Italy joined the Tallinn mechanism in 2024. During the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome in July 2025, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani signed a declaration of intent to develop long-term initiatives for enhancing cyber capabilities and strengthening Ukraine's digital infrastructure.