The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)

Pashinyan's left hand describes CSTO as not serious

Pashinyan's left hand describes CSTO as not serious

Secretary of the Armenan Security Council Armen Grigoryan found it difficult to answer a question about what was Armenia’s benefit from its membership in the Collective Security Treaty Organization ( …

Armenia disappointed in CSTO

Armenia disappointed in CSTO

The Armenian authorities are disappointed in the CSTO, and consider geography to be the cause of their problems. In an interview, Pashinyan spoke about the improper reactions of the CSTO to the aggravation of the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.

Why Armenia absent at CSTO meeting?

Why Armenia absent at CSTO meeting?

The absence of Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan from a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Minsk on Thursday is unrelated to Armenia-CSTO relations, secretary of the …

Armenia discussed withdrawal from CSTO

Armenia discussed withdrawal from CSTO

The Armenian Security Council discussed in September 2022 the possibility of the country’s withdrawal from the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization), but decided to remain a member of the organization, Armenian Deputy Foreign …

Pashinyan ready for CSTO mission in Armenia

Pashinyan ready for CSTO mission in Armenia

Armenia is ready to host a mission of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) on its border with Azerbaijan, but the republic wants it to be useful for both the country and the region, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. …

Will Armenia allow CSTO mission after EU mission?

Will Armenia allow CSTO mission after EU mission?

A CSTO mission is ready to arrive in Armenia, Russian Ambassador Sergey Kopyrkin said. "It has been confirmed at the highest level that the CSTO mission is ready to come if the Armenian side is ready," the envoy said. …

Kazakh leader holds talks with CSTO Secretary General

Kazakh leader holds talks with CSTO Secretary General

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Imangali Tasmagambetov, the press service of Akorda reported. Tasmagambetov reported to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the …

CSTO comments on Armenia-Azerbaijan border situation

CSTO comments on Armenia-Azerbaijan border situation

Tensions stemming from years of disputes are ongoing between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Caucasus, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) said. An expanded meeting of the leaders of the CSTO Secretariat and United Staff was held on …

Pashinyan: CSTO is leaving Armenia

Pashinyan: CSTO is leaving Armenia

The CSTO is leaving Armenia, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, stressing that Yerevan is worried about it. Nikol Pashinyan actually announced Armenia's withdrawal from the CSTO at today's press conference. …

Armenia refuses to host CSTO exercises

Armenia refuses to host CSTO exercises

Armenia will not host the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) exercises scheduled for 2023, Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan said at a press conference, citing the statement of the Armenian MoD. He noted that Armenia considers it …

"Indestructible Brotherhood-2023" to be held in Armenia

"Indestructible Brotherhood-2023" to be held in Armenia

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the traditional CSTO peacekeeping exercises "Indestructible Brotherhood" will be held in Armenia this year. "Outside the Russian Federation, a joint exercise of the CSTO …

Imangali Tasmagambetov becomes CSTO Secretary General

Imangali Tasmagambetov becomes CSTO Secretary General

From January 1, the CSTO Secretary General is the Kazakh diplomat Imangali Tasmagambetov, who served as the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Russia in 2017-2019. Tasmagambetov replaced the Belarusian General Stanislav Zas. The …