The chairmanship in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in 2026 passed from Kyrgyzstan to Russia. Besides, from January 1, 2026, Taalatbek Masadykov took office as Secretary General. The CSTO summit is planned in Moscow on November 11, 2026.
The priorities of the chairmanship of the Russian Federation in the CSTO were consolidation of the CSTO member states, formation of favorable conditions for their safe and stable development; improvement of the activities of CSTO bodies; strengthening the role of interparliamentary cooperation in ensuring collective security; development of strength and capabilities of the collective security system taking into account the forecast of changes in the military-political situation in the world and in the CSTO collective security regions; expansion of cooperation in the field of military medicine and protection against biological threats; increased coordination of efforts to counter threats of international terrorism and extremism, combat illicit trafficking of drugs and weapons; building up the CSTO's potential in combating transnational organized crime, countering the legalization of criminal earnings and financing of terrorism; intensifying cooperation in the field of international information security; enhancement of the effectiveness of the fight against illegal migration.
The postage stamp features the emblem of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
| Paper |
Printing method |
Perforation |
Format of the stamp |
Edition |
| Chalk surfaced |
Offset + security system |
Comb 11¼ |
37 × 37 mm |
58.5 thousand stamps |