An international scientific and practical conference entitled “Transformation of the Global Security System and the Shaping of a Eurasian Security Framework” was held at Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU).
Today, a conference entitled “The Role and Place of Media in CSTO Member States in Efforts to Contain Crisis (Emergency) Situations in Collective Security Regions” was held in Minsk.
An international scientific and practical conference entitled “The Situation in the Middle East, North Africa and the Sahara-Sahel Region: Development Forecasts for 2027” was held in Moscow, organized by the Center for Scientific and Analytical Information of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
On October 18, 2026, the “Cobalt-2026” special exercise opened in the Republic of Tajikistan, in accordance with the 2026 Plan for the Joint Training of Command and Control Bodies and Formations of Forces and Assets of the CSTO Collective Security System. The exercise involves special units of internal affairs and national security agencies, internal troops (National Guard), special services and anti-drug agencies, as well as rescue units incorporated into the Special Purpose Forces formations of the CSTO Collective Operational Reaction Forces (CORF).
From October 13 to 16, 2025, the 23rd International Combat Sambo Tournament for the Cup of the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, featuring law enforcement personnel from CSTO member states, was held at the Ognikovo Park Hotel (19 Ognikovo, Istra District, Moscow Region).
Commentary for News.ru on the situation in Kursk region
16.08.2024The analytical service of the CSTO is working round the clock and is closely following the development of the situation in Kursk region, the press service of the military bloc told NEWS.ru. They promised that they would implement all the necessary procedures in due time in case Russia requests military assistance.
The transition of the military conflict into the CSTO zone of responsibility is a new stage of escalation. Our analytical service is working around the clock. We are closely following the development of the situation and will act in accordance with the Organization's Charter. The Secretariat and the relevant state structures of the Russian Federation exchange information on a routine basis. If necessary, the CSTO Secretariat will implement all the procedures envisaged in such a case within the established time limits — the CSTO press service stated.
The organization reminded that the issue of providing military assistance could arise only in the case of an official request from a member state. However, there has been no such request from Russia in connection with the situation in Kursk region so far.
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