United States and Ukrainian officials met in Kyiv last week for the sixth round of the U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue to discuss threats affecting both nations and potential collaboration opportunities.
The topics covered during the Aug. 14 dialogue included ways to improve policy on sanctions, cybercrime and cyber diplomacy, elevate cybersecurity and communication technology, and create a competitive environment in Ukraine’s information technology and telecommunications sectors. Senior officials also tackled potential cyber assistance to help the Eastern European nation achieve its cyber resiliency goals.
Nathaniel C. Fick, U.S. ambassador at large for cyberspace and digital policy, and Bridget Brink, U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, led the U.S. delegation. The host nation was represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Anton Demokhin, co-chairman of the dialogue, who was joined by Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Valeriia Ionan, Deputy Governor of the National Bank Oleksii Shabana and officials from the Ministry of Defence.
According to a statement from the two governments, the 2024 cyber dialogue is part of the United States’ commitment to supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. Since the conflict erupted in 2022, the U.S. has extended $82 million in cyber defense assistance.