At this moment, the CSTO summit is taking place in the Kremlin with the participation of the presidents of Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
The leaders discuss international and regional security, the development of the air defense system and the organization's aviation forces. Following the meeting, it is expected that the final declaration and CSTO strategy against terrorism until 2030 will be signed.
In his speech, Alexander Lukashenko will present Belarus's position regarding ensuring collective security in the Eurasian space.
Also on the agenda is the issue of the possible application of Article 25 of the CSTO Convention on Armenia. It sets restrictions on a country's rights in the organization if it does not pay membership fees for two years.