The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)

Sergey Lavrov meets with President and FM of Kyrgyzstan

Sergey Lavrov meets with President and FM of Kyrgyzstan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov have exchanged opinions on the current international environment and gave high marks to cooperation dynamics between Moscow and Bishkek, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Armenian FM not to attend CSTO meeting

Armenian FM not to attend CSTO meeting

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will not take part in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Kyrgyzstan, Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Ani Badalyan said.

CSTO Secretary General comments on Russia-U.S. dialogue

CSTO Secretary General comments on Russia-U.S. dialogue

The dialogue between Moscow and Washington inspires cautious optimism, Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Imangali Tasmagambetov said at a meeting of the Council of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly in …

Russia demands Armenia pay for CSTO

Russia demands Armenia pay for CSTO

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the CSTO will consider different scenarios if Armenias fails to pay its dues. The ministry added that Yerevan had not notified of its withdrawal from the organization.

Armenia has no alternative to CSTO - envoy

Armenia has no alternative to CSTO - envoy

Russian Ambassador to Yerevan Sergey Kopyrkin said that no security mechanism in the South Caucasus could serve as an alternative to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) for Armenia.  The envoy noted that Moscow …

Armenia does not expect war with Azerbaijan this year

Armenia does not expect war with Azerbaijan this year

The possibility of a large-scale war between Armenia and Azerbaijan in 2025 is low, according to a report on the military and political situation in the South Caucasus by Armenia’s Foreign Intelligence Service. …

Armenia preparing to deepen relations with EU

Armenia preparing to deepen relations with EU

Armenia and the European Union are negotiating a new document on promoting bilateral relations, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said during a visit to Finland. The diplomat recalled that Yerevan is currently implementing a …

Pashinyan: ties with CSTO pass ‘point of no return’

Pashinyan: ties with CSTO pass ‘point of no return’

Armenia's return to the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) is becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. During a governmental question-and-answer session in the …

Astana hosting CSTO summit without Armenia

Astana hosting CSTO summit without Armenia

The summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is underway in Astana on November 28. All CSTO leaders, except Armenia, which has suspended its participation in the organization, are attending the summit: Russia, …