ArmInfo.Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that he considers it important that the Armenian side participate in joint operational-combat training activities within the framework of the CSTO.
"Armenia is a member of our organization, our ally. We are interested in establishing peace and are doing everything possible to stabilize the situation in the Transcaucasus. At the same time, I would especially like to note the importance of the participation of the Armenian side in joint operational and combat training activities within the framework of the CSTO," according to some Russian media. Shoigu said at a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the CSTO member states in Minsk.
It should be noted that the Minister of Defense of Armenia does not participate in joint operational-combat training activities within the framework of the CSTO in Minsk. The reasons are not reported. We also add that Armenia previously refused to host the exercises of the CSTO peacekeeping forces. They will be held in Kyrgyzstan.