#CRUX | Military units from member countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a Moscow-led military alliance comprising Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, conduct training exercises in Matybulak in Kazakhstan. Videos released by the Kazakh Defense Ministry show footage of helicopters hitting ground targets, paratroopers jumping from a helicopter, chemical, biological and radioactive protection and medical support units dealing with the 'spread' of an i

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1.8K views · 17 reactions | #CRUX | Armenia has refused to host military drills by Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) amid growing tensions with Russia. Dubbed “Putin’s NATO”, the CSTO alliance of post-Soviet countries also includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Pashinyan has criticized Moscow and the work of Russian peacekeepers in the South Caucasus. Watch the video to know more. #russia #armenia #worldnews | Firstpost | Facebook

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will keep working with Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) allies to boost the bloc’s military strength. During a meeting at the CSTO Summit in Bishkek, he pushed for upgraded combat readiness, modern Russian-made weapons, expanded joint exercises, and stronger aviation and air-defense systems. He also said Moscow also wants better peacekeeping deployment and deeper defense-industry cooperation to secure the CSTO’s technological edge. #Puti