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โก๏ธ US Pulls the Plug on Ukraineโs Cyber Defense
Just after Trump took office in January, the US stopped all cybersecurity aid to Ukraine. That includes funding, software, hardware, trainingโand even intelligence sharing.
โก๏ธ $200M in Support Suddenly Disappears
Over the past five years, the US gave Ukraine more than $200 million in cyber help. But since Muskโs department dismantled USAID, all shipments and contracts are now frozen.
โก๏ธ Critical Systems Left Unprotected
The cuts impact Ukraineโs power grid, airport defenses, nuclear sites, and election systems. Even a $128M cyber contract was paused, with staff laid off and shipments blocked.
โก๏ธ Private Firms Step In, But It's Not Enough
Firms like Mandiant, Symantec, and Palo Alto Networks are still helping, offering about $40M in tools and support. But itโs a fraction of what Ukraine was getting before.
โก๏ธ Russia Could Exploit the Gap
Ukraine has faced major cyberattacks since Russiaโs 2022 invasionโsatellite hacks, data wipes, and more. With US aid frozen, the door may be open for new attacks.
โก๏ธ Peace Deal Pressure Increases
Some reports say the Trump administration is pushing Ukraine to accept a peace deal favoring Moscow. If rejected, cyber aid could stay cut off for good.