Ukraine is ready to share its experience in recovery from wartime attacks and countering cyberattacks with the countries of the Three Seas Initiative format. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"Ukrainian experts have unique experience in protecting and restoring energy supply. The war has taught us a lot – not just how to recover after Russian missiles and bombs, but also how to handle cyberattacks and other threats. Ukraine has unique expertise and experience, and we are ready to share it. Especially now, when energy is likely to be one of the first targets in our region. Sadly, Russia is still close – and we don’t see any real changes in their behavior. So we need changes on our side – we need more security cooperation. Ukraine suggests doing this through the Three Seas format," he said.
Zelensky emphasized that this is particularly relevant to the energy sector.
"We need to protect our energy infrastructure – especially near Russian borders – and set up joint emergency plans. We should check how ready we are to defend and fix energy systems if something happens," he stated.
Additionally, the President noted the necessity for backup power. According to him, energy networks, pipelines, and communication systems—critical infrastructure—must be designed with backup routes in mind, ensuring that each country can assist others in times of crisis.
The third point of cooperation within the Three Seas Initiative is transportation.
"Our region needs better logistics links. Just like the Baltic Sea can help when there are problems in the Black Sea, the Black Sea should also help your countries in case of a crisis. This is about more than just trade – it’s about the safety of our people. And we should all have quick access to the Adriatic Sea too – in case something happens across the region. We need to learn from how Russia behaves and get prepared better," Zelensky said.
The Ukrainian president stressed that the realization of such cooperation requires long-lasting peace, which can only be achieved through unity.
