Bishkek, Nov. 27, 2025. /Kabar/. We propose launching a large-scale program to equip the collective forces with modern Russian weapons and equipment that have proven their effectiveness in actual military operations. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this following the session of the CSTO Collective Security Council in Bishkek.
He emphasized that Russia will continue to closely cooperate with its allies on all matters related to strengthening military potential.
"The main efforts will be focused on increasing the combat readiness of national contingents and improving the command and control of the collective forces. We propose launching a large-scale program to equip the collective forces with modern Russian weapons and equipment that have proven their effectiveness in actual military operations," he said.
According to him, Russia plans to organize series of joint training events for military units and subunits, as well as special services.
"These include the next stages of regular exercises. "The development of the organization's aviation forces and air defense systems require special attention. Much remains to be done to improve the mechanisms for deploying peacekeeping forces. "We see developing cooperation between our states to ensure the CSTO's technological leadership in the military sphere as one of the key priorities of the Russian chairmanship, and we intend to place particular emphasis on deepening cooperation between defense industry enterprises," Russian president noted.
Putin also stated that Russia will do everything possible to facilitate the use of the best advances in military medicine by the collective forces.