France and Canada to help Ukraine defend against Russian aggression in cyberspace
France and Canada will strengthen Ukraine's defense against cyberattacks from Russia (photo: freepik.com)
France and Canada have agreed to collaborate in assisting Ukraine in countering Russian aggression in cyberspace. The parties have adopted a corresponding declaration, according to the Canadian government.
The document, known as the Canada-France Declaration on Strengthening Defense and Security Partnership, was agreed upon during a meeting in Ottawa on September 26 between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The leaders called for collaboration to enhance their partnership in defense and security, as stated by Canada's Global Affairs Ministry.
The declaration highlights that the armed forces of both countries will continue to deepen strategic cooperation in cyber defense to support Ukraine."
"We are determined to work with Ukraine and our partners to support Ukraine in defending its sovereignty, independence and its territorial integrity against Russian aggression, both in the traditional domains and in cyberspace, including by helping strengthen Ukraine’s civilian cyber capacity through the Tallinn Mechanism," the document states.
Ottawa and Paris also expressed their firm resolve to contribute to upholding the principles of the UN Charter and to promote the management of international crises and conflicts, including in cyberspace while ensuring the security and defense of NATO member states.
"We will therefore expand our defence and security cooperation to support Ukraine, contribute to regional stability and security in the Indo-Pacific, reinforce our collaboration on crisis management and modernization of our armed forces, and fight against foreign interference and information manipulation," the document states.
Tallinn Mechanism
In December of last year, the foreign ministries of several countries, including Ukraine, established the Tallinn Mechanism for cyber defense.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry explained that this mechanism aims to strengthen the country's cyber defense and civil cyber capabilities, enhance state protection in cyberspace, and address long-term needs for cyber resilience.
The foreign ministries of the participant countries in the Tallinn Mechanism will coordinate efforts to mobilize additional support for the needs of relevant institutions in the field of cybersecurity.
Additionally, in November 2023, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that NATO countries are assisting Ukraine with cyber defense, but many allies still have much to learn from our country.
