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Russia pushes drive for rearming CSTO states with modern weaponry amid rising geo-political tensions with EU & US

Moscow, Nov 28 (UNI) Russia has proposed supplying all fellow member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) with modern weaponry, as Moscow prepares to take over the bloc's chairmanship in 2026 amidst a notable rise in geopolitical tensions.
Moscow's comments came amidst the backdrop of the EU's ongoing work for developing a new pack of anti-Russia sanctions, having prepared at least three new sanctions packages against Russia for next year, while US President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to block South Africa from hosting the 2026 G20 summit.
Speaking at the CSTO summit in Bishkek on November 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed launching a large-scale programme to equip the Collective Forces of the CSTO with Russian weaponry. As per experts, such an initiative is particularly relevant for several member states, including Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
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