CSTO exercises are scheduled and not aimed at third countries, says Joint Staff chief
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CSTO Joint Staff Chief Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov stated that ongoing CSTO exercises are conducted as scheduled, pose no threat to third countries, and aim to enhance collective security readiness.
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The Collective Security Treaty Organization conducts regular military exercises to maintain force readiness among member states.
MOSCOW, September 3. /TASS/. The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) exercises are held as scheduled and are not directed against third countries, Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov stated at a briefing.
"All activities and exercises being conducted are scheduled, are not directed against third countries, and are intended to enhance the coordination of command and control bodies and troops, as well as to maintain the readiness of forces and assets to perform their intended missions in the interests of ensuring collective security," he noted.
Serdyukov also said that the 2026 CSTO joint exercises will include more than 5,000 personnel and over 1,000 units of weapons, military equipment, and special vehicles.
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2026 CSTO joint exercises will include over 5,000 personnel and 1,000 units of equipment.
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- Where exactly will the 2026 exercises take place?
