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”.
Today, a ceremony was held at the Chebarkulsky training range in the Russian Federation to open the command-and-staff exercise with the Collective Operational Reaction Forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization “Interaction-2026” and the special exercises “Search-2026” and “Echelon-2026”.
Consultations on topical issues of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation were held in the CSTO Secretariat
31.03.2026
On March 31, 2026, scheduled consultations on topical issues of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation (CSTO) were held in Moscow at the CSTO Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Russian Federation. The event was attended by delegations of the CSTO member states, acting CSTO Deputy Secretary General Samat Ordabayev and other representatives of the Organization's Secretariat.
A thorough exchange of views was held on the current state and prospects of the situation in the field of topical issues of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. The importance of joint efforts aimed at preserving and developing the relevant international legal framework was emphasized. Further steps were discussed in specific areas of the topical issues of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, designed to help strengthen international peace and security. The need for regular reconciliation of positions on this issue has been confirmed in order to strengthen coordination within the Organization.
