In Kyrgyzstan, President Vladimir Putin has revealed aspects of Russia’s next-generation military arsenal, leaving CSTO allies both impressed and alarmed. Putin signaled a serious strategic vision for the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in 2026. Kremlin sources highlight that Russia is pushing for deeper defense integration, combat-proven weapon support and a pan-Eurasian security blueprint. Meanwhile, Lukashenko warned of acute border threats, describing Belarus as standing inside a “besieged fortress.” WATCH