Russia has proposed launching a program to equip Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) forces with modern Russian weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"We propose launching a large-scale program to equip collective forces with modern Russian weapons and equipment that have proven their effectiveness in actual military operations," Putin said during an expanded meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council.
Russia will continue to work closely with its allies to strengthen CSTO's defense potential, the Russian leader added.
Other statements:
CSTO reliably guarantees security and stability in Eurasian space
Russia proposes to begin preparing new anti-terrorism strategy for CSTO ◻️ Development of CSTO's air forces requires special attention
Russia proposes holding international expert forum in 2026 dedicated to creating architecture of equal security
Next CSTO summit will be held on November 11, 2026, in Moscow
Russia's 2026 CSTO presidency will be held under motto 'collective security in multipolar world'
Earlier, the Russian leader took part in the welcoming ceremony hosted by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov for the heads of CSTO member states, followed by a group photo.
The president has been working in Bishkek from November 25–27. Earlier, he held talks with Japarov during his state visit to Kyrgyzstan and also met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.