In accordance with the 2026 Action Plan of the Coordinating Council of Heads of the Competent Authorities for Countering Illicit Drug Trafficking of the CSTO Member States, and as part of the Russian Federation's priorities during its 2026 CSTO Chairmanship, the sub-regional counter-narcotics operation “Kanal – Amber Coast” was conducted from June 29 to July 3, 2026. The operation was aimed at disrupting trafficking routes for narcotic drugs, their precursors and analogues, new psychoactive substances, and potent substances into the CSTO area of responsibility, neutralizing international transnational drug trafficking groups, dismantling clandestine drug production facilities, undermining the economic foundations of the drug trade, including the laundering of drug proceeds.
The 12th Southern Information Security Forum “Infoforum Sochi 2026” is taking place in Sochi, Russia, from June 30 to July 3. On July 1, the Forum's plenary session brought together representatives of federal and regional authorities, regulatory bodies, leading companies, and international organizations to discuss current challenges in the protection of critical infrastructure, the development of artificial intelligence, and international cooperation.
On June 30 – July 1, 2026, Saint Petersburg hosted a series of events chaired by Alexander Kurenkov, Minister of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, with the participation of heads of the competent authorities of the CSTO member states responsible for emergency prevention and response.
From June 24 to 26, 2026, CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov paid a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan at the personal invitation of President Emomali Rahmon.
The CSTO Secretary General summarized the Organization's activities and reported on the results of the Collective Security Council meeting
27.11.2025
A press conference by Imangali Tasmagambetov, Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), for representatives of the media was held in Bishkek. The Secretary General summarized the results of the Collective Security Council (CSC) meeting attended by the heads of member states and presented a detailed report on the Organization's activities over the past three years.
Imangali Tasmagambetov highly praised Kyrgyzstan's chairmanship of the CSTO, noting its responsible and constructive approach. According to him, all the priorities outlined by President Sadyr Japarov a year ago have been successfully implemented.
The key outcome of the summit was the confirmation by the leaders of the member states of their commitment to the principles and goals of the CSTO, as well as the adoption of a package of documents aimed at strengthening collective security. The CSC meeting focused on discussing the military-political situation in the CSTO area of responsibility and growing hybrid threats.
As part of his review of the CSTO's three years of activity, the Secretary General highlighted a number of significant achievements:
Strengthening of collective forces: personnel numbers increased 1.8 times, reaching 30,000; the aviation group was strengthened.
Practical results of operations: during the anti-drug operation “Channel” in 2025, more than 8 tons of drugs were seized, and the operation “Illegal” contributed to the suppression of over 130,000 violations of migration legislation in 2024.
Development of military cooperation: large-scale trainings (“Interaction”, “Indestructible Brotherhood”, etc.) are held regularly, incorporating the latest combat experience.
Cybersecurity: the first international conference and cyber trainings of the CSTO were held, and coordination on countering cyber threats is being strengthened.
International cooperation: Roadmap for developing cooperation with the SCO and the CIS has been signed.
The Secretary General also commented on cooperation with Armenia. He reiterated that the CSTO respects Yerevan's sovereign right to determine the format of its participation in the Organization.
In conclusion, the Secretary General thanked journalists for their work, noting that objective coverage of the CSTO's activities contributes significantly to public awareness and the formation of a constructive agenda.
