Putin noted the great attention paid to combat training of the Collective forces of the CSTO

The development of combat training of the CSTO Collective Forces was given great attention during Russia’s presidency in the organization for 2026. This was noticed by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO in an expanded format, writes sb.by.

According to TASS, Vladimir Putin stressed:

- Much attention has traditionally been paid to improving the operational and combat training of the forces and means of the collective security system.

The Russian leader recalled that several major joint exercises were held in Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Russia. Planned work was also carried out to equip the Collective Forces with modern weapons and equipment.

The President of Russia noted that close operational contacts between law enforcement agencies, law enforcement agencies and competent services, among other things, allowed to strengthen the coordination of the CSTO member states in the fight against terrorism and extremism, drugs, drug trafficking and illegal migration.

- The partnership of the CSTO states in the field of maintaining biological safety and countering the spread of dangerous infections has noticeably intensified, the Russian leader added.

Vladimir Putin also noted that 2027 will be significant for the organization. Thus, two anniversaries will be celebrated at once: the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Collective Security Treaty and the 25th anniversary of the creation of the CSTO.