On January 12, 2026, a meeting will be held at the CSTO Secretariat with the participation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Alexander Pankin

In an interview with TASS, the CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov spoke about the results of his work in office, the growth of challenges and threats in the organization's area of responsibility, conflicts over territory and water, and gave his forecast regarding Russia's chairmanship of the CSTO in 2026.