EUBAM-led Interagency Regional Analytical Group (IRAG) convened for a working meeting at the Palanca – Udobne – Mayaki Jointly Operated Border Crossing Point (JOBCP), gathering key Ukrainian law enforcement and border management agencies, alongside representatives from the EU Advisory Mission Ukraine (EUAM).

Moderated by Flavius Onofrei, Interim Head of the EUBAM Office in Moldova, the meeting finalized the 2024 Summary Report, marking progress in institutionalizing best practices for regional security. Representatives from each participating agency detailed their contributions, underscoring advancements in intelligence-sharing, risk analysis, and joint operations.

Looking ahead, the group established strategic benchmarks for 2025 and reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability through intelligence-led initiatives and interagency collaboration. Aligning its strategic priorities with EU standards, IRAG aims to bolster efforts to counter illicit activities and enhance the security of Ukraine’s borders in the Odesa region.