Cyber policy @MFAestonis. Former (cyber) @Europarl_EN, @eeas. Opinions my own
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“Technology is no longer neutral. It reflects values and political choices.”
At #CyberChess2026 conference today, 🇪🇪 Ambassador-at-Large for Cyber Diplomacy Helen Popp delivered a keynote on the changing cyber landscape and why the UN framework and Global Mechanism matter for international cooperation and cyber stability.
Drawing on lessons from Ukraine, she stressed that cyber resilience is not about preventing every attack, but about being prepared.
She also emphasised that cyber stability does not mean the absence of competition – it means reducing the risk that competition escalates into crisis.
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Así vivimos una jornada de diálogo sobre el futuro digital de las Américas🌎
En Santo Domingo, gobiernos, organismos multilaterales, sector privado y socios de cooperación se reunieron en el Diálogo de Políticas Públicas “Del Acceso a la Inversión: Construyendo la Resiliencia Digital en las Américas” para intercambiar perspectivas sobre cómo fortalecer la inversión y los mercados digitales de la región.
💡Durante la jornada conversamos sobre:
▪️ El papel del gobierno digital para impulsar la inversión digital, mediante seguridad jurídica, infraestructura y compras públicas de innovación.
▪️ Apoyo a las MIPYMES en su proceso de formalización y transformación digital, mediante uso de datos, innovación financiera y alianzas público-privadas.
▪️ La economía digital necesita confianza: ciberseguridad, infraestructura sólida y IA responsable y regulada.
🤝 Gracias a todas las personas quienes hicieron parte de esta conversación.
Sigamos construyendo puentes entre transformación digital, inversión y competitividad en las Américas.
#DiálogosDePolíticas #ProcesodeCumbres
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Last week, Estonia’s Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy Helen Popp met with @OGTICRDO Director General Edgar Batista Carrasco on the sidelines of the OAS meeting of ministers of digital government in the Dominican Republic.
They discussed next steps in 🇪🇪🇩🇴 digital cooperation, including expanding the use of X-Road, digital identity and AI in the public sector.
Estonia stands ready to share its experience and work with partners to build simple, secure and people-centred digital public services.
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Global Mechanism on ICT security convenes this week in NYC. 🇪🇪 is committed to building on the progress of the OEWG & UN GGE processes, delivering practical, action-oriented mechanism that strengthens implementation of the framework for responsible State behaviour in cyberspace.
Russia has not abandoned destructive cyberattacks, but the center of gravity has shifted. Russian hackers try a new strategy in Ukraine politi.co/4wSWBXx via @politico
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Today, the #NB8 digital and cyber ambassadors met in Tallinn to advance regional digital and cybersecurity cooperation, and collective resilience. The discussions also focused on continued support for Ukraine’s cyber capabilities.
In an era defined by rapid technological change, rising cyber threats, and increasingly malign influence, cross‑border digital and cyber cooperation is indispensable.
The NB8 region, united by shared values and respect for international law, is uniquely positioned to lead.
With strong public‑private partnerships, we can drive responsible regulation, set high standards, and build secure systems capable of withstanding the challenges of the digital age.
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Last week, Estonia took part in #RSAC2026 in San Francisco, exploring how to strengthen global cyber capacity amid rapidly evolving security landscape.
At the ACNL meeting, Estonia underscored the importance of robust public–private partnerships, deeper cross‑border cooperation, and the adoption of emerging technologies to reduce cyber risks to critical infrastructure, enhance overall cyber resilience, and build trust.
While on the West Coast, the delegation also met with members of the Estonian tech community in Palo Alto, exchanging insights on innovation, talent, and future collaboration.
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Today, 🇮🇪 + @UNIDIR were pleased to lead an event on subsea cables as critical infrastructure at @UN HQ.
@IrelandAmbUN set out Ireland’s efforts to safeguard the subsea domain in our national maritime security strategy.
We thank the expert panel that addressed the challenges and efforts to build resilience of this essential infrastructure.
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Last week, Estonia’s 🇪🇪 Ambassador-at-Large for Cyber Diplomacy, Helen Popp, took part in #KICRF2026.
Ukraine 🇺🇦 continues to face relentless cyberattacks from Russia, aimed at disrupting critical infrastructure, stealing sensitive information, and undermining daily life.
In response, Ukraine has accumulated hard‑earned expertise in cyber resilience, offering lessons that Europe can learn from as it strengthens its own cyber defence posture.
Protecting critical infrastructure, countering hybrid threats, and building digital resilience are no longer optional components of national security. They require dedicated strategies, sustained investment, and close international cooperation.
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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the people of Ukraine on your Independence Day.
Estonia stands with you so that Ukraine remains free & sovereign, so that imperial aggression is defeated, & so that no nation ever redraws borders by force.
#StandWithUkraine
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The @UN #OEWG on ICTs continues🇺🇳
🇪🇺 Yesterday we hosted a side-event under the PoA project on the EU and EU Member State’s Declaration on a common understanding of application of the international law to #cyberspace
💡Valuable insights on the Declaration's process & content.
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Reaffirming EU commitment to the 🇺🇳Framework of responsible State behavior in cyberspace, 🇪🇺Amb @HeddaSamson formally hands over EU Declaration on Application of Int'l Law in #Cyberspace to 🇸🇬Amb @BurhanGafoor, Chair, Open-Ended Working Group on ICT
🔗 data.consilium.europa.eu/doc…
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Challenges deriving from #cyberspace threaten international security & stability.
At the OEWG on ICT, EU encourages further progress to more effectively link identification of threats to appropriate action to counter them & a future permanent mechanism.
➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/u…
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The UN Convention against Cybercrime, successfully concluded yesterday, will support the global fight against cybercrime, such as child sexual abuse. Its unprecedented human rights safeguards promote the trust needed for int'l cooperation & are a benchmark for future instruments.
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Never lose the hope! After the rain comes the sun. After polar night comes the longest day. And after aggression arrives Victory Day!
🇪🇪 #Võidupüha #StandWithUkraine
Congratulations to everyone involved! This does not only highlight the EU’s commitment to the international rule-based order, but also promote the broader understanding and implementation of peaceful dispute resolution mechanisms within the international community!
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How can we navigate ideological and operational #fragmentation of the #cyber ecosystem? With @nayiabarmpaliou we shared some ideas during #UNcyberOEWG. Big thanks to @BurhanGafoor @andrea_salvi @H_Popp @KerryAnn_Cyber @Moliehi_ML @_buckr for great comments! A report coming soon⏳
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With cyberspace growing at unprecedented speed, the 🇪🇺EU is proactively supporting capacity-building in #cybersecurity to connect partners & create awareness.
We need to accelerate integration of capacity-building with the broader development agenda.
➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/u…
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🔎 What is the future of multistakeholder #cyberdiplomacy?
This was the burning question at #ECA24 this morning, where expert voices including @a_pytlak, @JoyceHakmeh, @enoorman, @H_Popp, and @ravaiolo shared valuable insights.
