Servicemen of the Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District (CMD) have arrived in the Republic of Belarus to take part in the command-and-staff exercise with the CSTO Peacekeeping Forces “Indestructible Brotherhood-2026” and the special exercise with the CSTO joint NBC protection and medical support formation “Barrier-2026”.
On October 7, 2026, the Fourth Counter-Terrorism Forum opened in Minsk (Republic of Belarus), bringing together the CIS Conference on Countering Terrorism and Extremism, the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure international scientific and practical conference, and joint counter-terrorism exercises.
October 7 marks the 24th anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, which formalized the establishment of the CSTO as an international regional organization. The goals set out in the document, including strengthening peace and stability and collectively protecting the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the member states, remain the foundation for developing mutually beneficial, truly allied cooperation. On this basis, the Russian Federation is chairing the CSTO in 2026 under the motto “Collective security in a multipolar world: a common goal, shared responsibility.”
Consultations were held between representatives of the CSTO member states on the agenda of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly
27.08.2025
On August 26, 2025, in Moscow, in accordance with the Plan of Consultations of representatives of the CSTO member states on Foreign policy, security and defense for 2025-2026, consultations of representatives of the Collective Security Treaty Organization member states on the agenda of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly were held.
The event was attended by plenipotentiary representatives of the CSTO member states, heads of relevant departments of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, and staff of the CSTO Secretariat.
During the consultations, the importance of strengthening the role of the United Nations as a central coordinating mechanism in maintaining international peace and security was emphasized. The parties outlined in detail the national priorities and initiatives of the CSTO member states during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. The prospects for the participation of the CSTO member states in UN peacekeeping activities were discussed. The intention to further develop the CSTO–UN cooperation in various areas of cooperation was stated.
The consultations once again confirmed the high degree of convergence of approaches to the modern UN agenda and the intention to strengthen allied solidarity among the CSTO member states and coordinate foreign policy activities in the World Organization.
