Representatives from CSTO member countries met in Russia to finalize details for the Interaction 2026, Search 2026, and Echelon 2026 military exercises, including logistics and reconnaissance.
Kalashnikov Concern suggests a unified competence center for UAVs and licensed drone production within CSTO member states. The initiative aims to standardize drone fleets, reduce costs, and create jobs, offering comprehensive reconnaissance and strike systems.
CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov stated that the "collective West" is manipulating international law for its own interests, destabilizing the global security architecture and undermining strategic stability. He noted this at the "National Security. Belarus - 2026" exhibition in Minsk.
Armenia will accept its exclusion from the CSTO if member states decide to expel the country, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated. This follows Russia's announcement that the CSTO will consider invoking a charter article regarding non-fulfillment of obligations due to Armenia's unpaid contributions.
Armenia will accept a potential decision by CSTO member states to exclude the country from the alliance, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated. He acknowledged awareness of the exclusion mechanism and reiterated previous comments on Yerevan's possible exit from the Eurasian Economic Union.
CSTO Deputy Secretary General Valery Semerikov announces reduced response times in crisis situations through new provisions and use of Collective Rapid Reaction Forces.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated that the CSTO could lead the establishment of a new international security system in Eurasia, citing a growing call for it. He highlighted European military rearmament and NATO's increasing expenditures as threats requiring consolidation within the organization.
CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov stated Armenia remains a full member despite political statements. CSTO members are learning from Russia's special military operation, focusing on intelligence, electronic warfare, and cybersecurity. Peacekeeping forces are ready, and eight CSTO exercises are planned for 2026.
CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov stated that the organization's collective forces are prepared for peacekeeping operations globally, with training centers in Belarus, Russia, and Kazakhstan enhancing their capabilities.
Russian Defense Minister Shoygu stated that Europe and NATO represent the primary threat to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states during a meeting in Moscow. The meeting focused on enhancing the organization's capabilities and joint training.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Secretariat and the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre (AUCTC) have signed a framework cooperation agreement to enhance ties and address challenges in their respective zones of responsibility.
Dmitry Medvedev stated that Western-dominated international platforms have lost credibility due to "narrow bloc thinking," marginalizing Global South and East countries. He called for new Eurasian security structures based on sovereign equality and inclusive cooperation, highlighting the roles of CSTO, CIS, and SCO.
CSTO members strongly oppose reviving a 'Star Wars' policy, fearing it could open a new era of security threats. Russia's envoy Viktor Vasilyev stated the bloc is working on a foreign ministers' statement to prevent an arms race in outer space.
CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov stated the Russia-led security bloc is defensive, threatens no one, and aims to ensure collective security through partnership and international law, aligning with OSCE principles.
Vladislav Shchegrikovich, press secretary of the organization’s Joint Staff, recalled that April 28 marks the founding of the CSTO Joint Staff
CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev said the Commonwealth will continue supporting the development of a new Eurasian security architecture based on equal and indivisible security for all states, using political and diplomatic tools. He emphasized strengthening cooperation between CIS and CSTO structures as a reliable security tool, noting that information and analytical partnership is becoming crucial amid geopolitical turbulence and escalating armed conflicts.
Sergey Lebedev stressed that the roadmap’s signing demonstrated the organizations’ intention to maintain and deepen their partnership
Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov stressed that MGIMO’s experience and research could help the state corporation develop export relations with countries of the CSTO, BRICS and SCO, as well as with partners in Asia, Africa and Latin America
The authorities will decide based on the situation, the Armenian prime minister said
The Armenian prime minister previously stated that Yerevan froze its participation in the CSTO because, according to him, the organization allegedly posed a threat to the republic’s sovereignty
Kazakhstan's Mazhilis Chairman Erlan Koshanov warned at a CSTO Parliamentary Assembly meeting in Moscow that escalation in the Middle East following a US-Israel war against Iran could undermine stability in CSTO member states. He also expressed concern about continued instability in Afghanistan posing security challenges to CSTO's southern borders, and announced Kazakhstan will host the Rubezh-2026 exercises in September.
CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov accused some European leaders of embarking on a course of militarization and war preparations, stating that the European security treaty system has been effectively destroyed. Addressing the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly Council, he expressed alarm over escalating confrontation and instability hotspots near CSTO borders, describing the situation in Eastern Europe as extremely difficult.
The Council of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organization adopted a statement at a meeting in Moscow marking the 20th anniversary of the Assembly's establishment. The statement highlights the Assembly's role in ensuring parliamentary cooperation among member states and promoting legislative harmonization in defense, security, and counter-terrorism. Delegations from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan attended the session chaired by Vyachesvol Volodin.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) expressed concern about the deteriorating relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which have led to armed clashes. CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov called on both sides and the international community to find peaceful solutions, while emphasizing the organization's continued monitoring of Afghan-related threats and the importance of strengthening the Tajik-Afghan border.
