In the Russian Federation, at the Chebarkulsky training range, particular attention is being paid to organizing the evacuation and repair of damaged equipment under the threat of enemy UAV attacks during the special exercise with the logistics forces and assets of the CSTO Troops (Collective Forces) “Echelon-2026”.
Today, at the Chebarkulsky training range in the Russian Federation, as part of the command-and-staff exercise with the CSTO Collective Operational Reaction Forces (CORF) “Interaction-2026”, joint actions to liberate a populated area captured by a simulated adversary were practiced.
On September 29–30, 2026, the 6th International Conference of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation on the spread of extremist ideology was held in Moscow. The CSTO delegation, comprising Umar Umarzoda, Head of the Department for Countering Challenges and Threats, and Igor Demchenko, Adviser to the Department, took part in the conference.
In the Russian Federation, at the Chebarkulsky training range, reconnaissance groups have begun practicing practical actions in designated areas as part of the CSTO special exercise with reconnaissance forces and assets “Search-2026”.
The Open International Youth Sambo Festival of National Teams of the CSTO Member States was held in Moscow
24.08.2026
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.
