Armenia's 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.
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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.
Putin to begin state visit to Bishkek
Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin his state visit to Kyrgyzstan today, which will last from November 25 to 27.
Armenia refuses to participate in CSTO Summit
Yerevan has declared it does not intend to take part in the upcoming Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit this Thursday.
Russia's First Deputy PM and Kazakh President hold talks in Astana
Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov held a meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, the Akorda press service reported.
CIS and CSTO anti-terrorism exercises conclude in Tajikistan
The concluding stage of the Commonwealth Anti-Terror 2025 joint drills involving the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member countries and the Indestructible Brotherhood 2025 and Barrier 2025 exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) took place at the Fakhrabad training ground in Tajikistan.
Media: Armenia to withdraw from CSTO in February 2026
According to Armenian media, Yerevan will leave the CSTO in February next year.
Pashinyan announces Yerevan's intention to leave CSTO
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia's withdrawal from the CSTO is more likely than the resumption of its membership. "The likelihood of Armenia leaving the CSTO is higher than the …
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 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
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 …
Lavrov and Tasmagambetov discuss preparations for June Ministerial Council
The Russian Foreign Minister held a meeting with the CSTO Secretary General. The focus was on preparations for the upcoming Ministerial Council of the organization and key areas of work to strengthen its potential.
