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”.
Consultations were held at the CSTO Secretariat of the heads of press services (information departments) of the foreign ministries of the Organization's member states
22.12.2025
On December 22, 2025, consultations were held at the CSTO Secretariat of the heads of press services (information departments) of the foreign ministries of the CSTO member states. The event was attended by representatives of the Secretariat, the Joint Staff, and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization.
The event participants have thoroughly discussed a wide range of issues related to expanding cooperation in the field of information and analysis.
In connection with the planned formation of the Information and Analytical Department of the CSTO Secretariat in the first half of 2026, the importance of institutionalizing the unit's information work was noted, and in this regard, the parties noted the advisability of approving a document regulating this area of the Organization's work.
The Russian side emphasized the advisability of developing the CSTO Secretariat's network resources, primarily modernizing the Organization's official website.
CSTO Secretariat staff reported on the preparation of a Conceptual Report in 2025 on the topic: “The Great Eurasian Partnership: Shared Responsibility for a Secure Future.”
The next consultations between the heads of information departments (press services) of the foreign ministries of the CSTO member states are scheduled to be held in the fourth quarter of 2026.
