Statement by the Delegation of Ukraine at the First Committee Thematic Debate under Cluster 5 ‘Other Disarmament Measures’

(27 October 2025)

 

Mr. Chair,

Ukraine aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union. We would also like to make a few remarks in our national capacity.

Ukraine welcomes the consensus adoption of the final report of the Open-ended working group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies (2021-2025), which includes concrete actions to address ICT threats and to promote an open, secure, stable, accessible and peaceful ICT environment.

We look forward to the timely operationalization of the Global Mechanism on developments in the field of ICTs in the context of international security and advancing responsible State behaviour in the use of ICTs”.

Mr. Chair,

As of today, a number of States are systematically using ICTs contrary to their obligations under the framework of responsible State behaviour.

In this regard, Ukraine’s cyberspace remains one of the primary targets in Russia’s war of aggression.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has witnessed a consistent rise in the number of cyberattacks and other malicious cyber activities directed against government institutions, local authorities, the security and defense sector, critical infrastructure, financial institutions and commercial entities.

In fact, Russia uses Ukraine’s cyberspace as a testing ground for cyberwarfare tools and tactics that can later be deployed against other countries.

 As a nation at the forefront of cyberwarfare, Ukraine is deeply grateful for the multilateral initiatives, including the Tallinn Mechanism - aimed to strengthen international cyber support to our country.

In this connection, we welcome the decision of Finland to join the Tallinn Mechanism to Strengthen Ukraine’s Cyber Defense.

On October 16, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine hosted the Fourth Round of the Ukraine–EU Cyber Dialogue - an important platform aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union in the field of cybersecurity.

During the meeting, key areas of cooperation were discussed, including Ukraine’s integration into the European cybersecurity ecosystem, the development of the EU’s cyber defence policy, digital identity and 5G technologies, countering cybercrime, advancing cyber diplomacy instruments, and strengthening public–private partnerships to enhance cybersecurity.

Ukraine stands ready to share its experience and expertise with international partners and to actively contribute to the development of a global cyber deterrence system.

Mr. Chair,

Ukraine recognizes both the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance human well-being and strengthen peace, as well as the significant risks of its misuse in the civilian sphere and, especially, in the military domain.

At the international level, Ukraine has supported a series of important initiatives aimed at strengthening global AI governance, including relevant UN General Assembly resolutions and political declarations.

In this regard, we were pleased to join the list of co-sponsors of the draft resolution of the First committee of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly entitled “Artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security”, tabled by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea.

As a peace-loving nation, Ukraine employs AI strictly for defensive purposes, exercising the right to self-defence pursuant to Article 51 of the UN Charter.

Ukraine uses AI technologies to improve resilience against electronic warfare, protect civilians and critical civilian infrastructure.

While Ukraine is relying on AI to save lives and develop defensive technologies, Russia has been using AI technologies to inflict damage and destruction. Moscow is also widely using AI tools to spread disinformation, conduct malicious propaganda and undermine trust in democratic institutions.

In conclusion, Mr. Chair, Ukraine fully supports ensuring meaningful human control over AI applications, while holding accountable those who weaponize AI technologies to commit crimes.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.