Servicemen of the Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District (CMD) have arrived in the Republic of Belarus to take part in the command-and-staff exercise with the CSTO Peacekeeping Forces “Indestructible Brotherhood-2026” and the special exercise with the CSTO joint NBC protection and medical support formation “Barrier-2026”.
On October 7, 2026, the Fourth Counter-Terrorism Forum opened in Minsk (Republic of Belarus), bringing together the CIS Conference on Countering Terrorism and Extremism, the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure international scientific and practical conference, and joint counter-terrorism exercises.
October 7 marks the 24th anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, which formalized the establishment of the CSTO as an international regional organization. The goals set out in the document, including strengthening peace and stability and collectively protecting the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the member states, remain the foundation for developing mutually beneficial, truly allied cooperation. On this basis, the Russian Federation is chairing the CSTO in 2026 under the motto “Collective security in a multipolar world: a common goal, shared responsibility.”
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.
