Sibiha proposes joint response to cyber threats to Italy after incident involving Tajani

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sibiha expressed full solidarity with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, who, along with his family, was subjected to malicious acts of cybercrime and intimidation. In a post on the social network X, the head of Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry emphasised Kyiv’s readiness to assist Rome in countering such threats.

Ukraine’s experience in cyber defence

Sibiha stressed that Ukraine has significant practical experience in countering cyberattacks and is ready to share it with international partners. In his view, modern cyber threats and malicious attacks do not recognise state borders, therefore they require a decisive and coordinated response from all stakeholders.

«Кіберзагрози та зловмисні атаки не знають кордонів і вимагають рішучої, скоординованої реакції… Разом ми сильніші у захисті Європи, зміцненні стійкості наших суспільств та забезпеченні безпеки критичної інфраструктури й конфіденційних даних» (Cyber threats and malicious attacks know no borders and require a decisive, coordinated response… Together we are stronger in defending Europe, strengthening the resilience of our societies, and ensuring the security of critical infrastructure and confidential data), Sibiha stated.

Planning a discussion at G7 level

The Ukrainian minister also supported Antonio Tajani’s initiative to discuss cybersecurity issues during the upcoming meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) in Paris. Andrii Sibiha announced that he would also join this session.