The 12th Southern Information Security Forum “Infoforum Sochi 2026” is taking place in Sochi, Russia, from June 30 to July 3. On July 1, the Forum's plenary session brought together representatives of federal and regional authorities, regulatory bodies, leading companies, and international organizations to discuss current challenges in the protection of critical infrastructure, the development of artificial intelligence, and international cooperation.
On June 30 – July 1, 2026, Saint Petersburg hosted a series of events chaired by Alexander Kurenkov, Minister of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, with the participation of heads of the competent authorities of the CSTO member states responsible for emergency prevention and response.
From June 24 to 26, 2026, CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov paid a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan at the personal invitation of President Emomali Rahmon.
From June 24 to 26, second staff talks were held in the Republic of Kazakhstan on the organization and conduct of the joint exercise “Rubezh-2026” with units of the Central Asian Collective Rapid Deployment Forces (CAR CRDF).
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Alexander Pankin takes part in a meeting at the CSTO Secretariat
12.01.2026
On January 12, 2026, a meeting was held at the Secretariat of the Collective Security Treaty Organization with the participation of Alexander Pankin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov, who assumed office on January 1, 2026, emphasized the importance of consolidated efforts to implement the priorities of Russia’s chairmanship, aimed at strengthening allied ties and enhancing the role of the CSTO in shaping an architecture of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia.
Alexander Pankin noted that Russia will join forces with its allies to uphold common approaches to addressing international security challenges, including building up the capabilities of the Collective Forces, as well as expanding cooperation in countering contemporary challenges and threats. Emphasis will also be placed on strengthening analytical work based on the expertise of leading research centers in the Organization’s member states.
On behalf of the Russian side, Alexander Pankin congratulated Talatbek Masadykov on his assumption of office as CSTO Secretary General and wished him success, expressing confidence in fruitful cooperation and comprehensive support.
