Today, the active phase of the joint exercise with the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces of the Central Asian Region (CRDF CAR) “Frontier-2026” concluded on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
During the “Conduct of combat operations” stage, two main training objectives are being practiced: the occupation by the national contingents of the CRDF CAR of the area of responsibility and the destruction of illegal armed formations that have invaded the territory of a CSTO member state.
The active phase of the joint exercise with the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces of the Central Asian Region (CRDF CAR) “Frontier-2026” has begun at the Koktal training range in the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the exercise, the participating forces are practicing the preparation and conduct of combat operations to destroy illegal armed formations that have invaded the territory of a CSTO member state.
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.
