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).
The Open International Youth Sambo Festival of National Teams of the CSTO Member States was held in Moscow
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The Open International Youth Sambo Festival of National Teams of the CSTO Member States was held at the International Sambo Center in Moscow.
Deputy CSTO Secretary General Mirlan Turgunbekov addressed the participants with a welcoming speech on behalf of CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov. He noted that the competition for young sambo athletes under the auspices of the CSTO is being held for the seventh time, making it a good tradition. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening sports ties among the CSTO member states and promoting martial arts as an effective means of physical and mental development for young people.
In addition to the sambo bouts, the Festival featured a sports camp where young athletes took part in master classes led by renowned wrestlers, world and European champions, and medalists of various international competitions.
In the international team standings, the national team of the Russian Federation took first place, the Republic of Tajikistan second place, and the Kyrgyz Republic third place. The Russian team, the winner of the competition, was presented with the main prize — the Cup of the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
