Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Roman Andarak participated in the opening of the official representative office of the Japanese company Nihon Cyber Defence Co. Ltd.
During a meeting with the company’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kartan McLaughlin, held as part of the Deputy Minister’s working visit to Ukraine, the parties discussed current cyber threats to the energy sector in the context of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Roman Andarak emphasized that, following the military domain, the energy sector is among the primary targets of Russian cyberattacks and combined strikes. He noted that the threat level continues to increase, with attacks becoming strategic and hybrid in nature, combining cyber operations, physical strikes, and information warfare.
“It is critically important to maintain momentum in strengthening cyber defence and to ensure timely and adequate responses to emerging challenges, given the constant evolution of tools and methods used to attack critical infrastructure,” the Deputy Minister stressed.
He further noted that Ukraine has effectively become a real-world testing ground for countering modern cyber threats under conditions of active cyber warfare. Cooperation with Ukrainian specialists enables international partners to develop and refine effective solutions that can subsequently be applied to protect critical infrastructure in other countries. The exchange of experience and the implementation of joint cybersecurity initiatives therefore represent a meaningful contribution by Ukraine and its partners to global security.
The meeting also addressed practical areas of cooperation, including the implementation of joint projects to enhance the cyber resilience of energy companies, the organization of training sessions and exercises for specialists, and the deployment of advanced technological solutions to protect critical information systems used in energy infrastructure management.
Roman Andarak expressed his gratitude to the Japanese side for its solidarity and readiness to operate in Ukraine despite existing security risks. He underscored that the presence of Japanese companies on the Ukrainian market is an important signal of support and trust, while also laying the foundation for long-term partnerships and deeper bilateral cooperation.
“We highly appreciate the support of the Government of Japan and Japanese partners, who have been assisting Ukraine since the first days of the full-scale war, particularly in the areas of energy and protection of critical infrastructure. Such cooperation enhances the resilience of the energy sector and contributes to a faster recovery,” he concluded.
