Armenia may lose CSTO membership on November 11
Armenia's CSTO membership could be on the agenda when the Organization's leaders meet on November 11, following Yerevan's "freeze" of its participation in the fall of 2024.
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CSTO exercises begin in Belarus without Armenia's participation
The CSTO has announced the start of the "Indestructible Brotherhood-2026" and "Barrier-2026" exercises in Belarus. Representatives from five countries are taking part.
Lavrov holds meeting of CSTO FMs in New York
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his counterparts from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, the Russian foreign ministry said.
CSTO responds to question about Armenia's withdrawal
A decision on expelling Armenia from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is the prerogative of the supreme commanders of the member states, but all circumstances would have to be taken into account, CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov said in an interview with TASS.
Pashinyan says to be pleased if Armenia were expelled from CSTO
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that he supports the country’s withdrawal from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and would be pleased if this were to happen.
Russia awaits Armenia's final decision on CSTO
The Russian side expects a decision from Armenia on the issue of membership in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Chairman of the CSTO's Permanent Council Viktor Vasilyev said.
Armenia has no plans to unfreeze CSTO membership - Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is uncertain at this stage whether his country will withdraw de jure or de facto from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), according to remarks he made at a briefing for journalists broadcast by local TV channels.
Armenia-Azerbaijan settlement - path toward-sustainable peace in South Caucasus - CSTO
The CSTO Secretary General has reported encouraging trends aimed at the signing of a peace agreement between Baku and Yerevan. He stressed that the organization continues to closely monitor the situation in the region.
Galuzin: Moscow is monitoring compliance of Armenia with CSTO norms
Moscow is warning Yerevan against steps that could undermine the economic benefits of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is reminding it of its allied commitments within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated
Lavrov holds meeting with CSTO Secretary General
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Taalatbek Masadykov have discussed the organization's role in shaping the architecture of equal and indivisible security in Greater Eurasia, the CSTO said after the meeting.
Armenias position is challenge for CSTO - foreign intelligence service
Armenia will “almost certainly” not unfreeze its membership in the CSTO in 2026, according to a report by the Armenian Foreign Intelligence Service.
Lavrov outlines Russia's priority as CSTO Chairman
According to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Russia's primary focus as the incoming Chair of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will be to preserve peace and stability and prevent disorder.
Lavrov thanks Tasmagambetov for contribution to collective security
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has thanked outgoing secretary general of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Imangali Tasmagambetov for developing the collective security system, the Russian Foreign Ministry's press service said.
Armenia's ties with CSTO to depend on Yerevan - report
Armenia's "frozen" membership in the CSTO remains that way at the will of Yerevan, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Defense and Security of the CSTO PA Anatoly Vyborny said.
Vladimir Putin: CSTO countries respect Armenia's position on participation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has commented on Armenia's status within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), stating that member states respect Yerevan's decision to limit its involvement in the organization's activities.
Putin outlines CSTO's work areas for 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed a bold new initiative at the CSTO summit: a comprehensive, large-scale weapons enhancement program aimed at fortifying the alliance’s military capabilities.
CSTO leaders discuss military-economic cooperation at Bishkek summit
Leaders of member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) are discussing issues of military and military-economic partnership and will sign documents on cooperation in these spheres at a meeting of the Collective Security Council in the Kyrgyz capital city on November 27.
Shoigu arrives in Kyrgyzstan for CSTO summit
The events will take place on November 27
Armenian Foreign Ministry: Yerevan stays in CSTO
Armenia’s withdrawal from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is not being discussed at this stage, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan said.
Russian President begins state visit to Kyrgyzstan
President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for a three-day state visit featuring bilateral negotiations and participation in the upcoming CSTO summit scheduled for November 27.
