  CSTO joint rapid reaction force to have aviation units December 19, 2012 - 20:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Collective Security Treaty Organization, which brings Russia together with Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, is bracing itself for tackling security challenges that may emerge after NATO’s pullout from Afghanistan in 2014. Speaking at the CSTO summit held in the Kremlin Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin also praised the organization for successful crisis management, foreign policy coordination and close cooperation in defense. The summit issued a statement condemning America’s unilateral missile defense plans and ruled to add commando and aviation units to the CSTO’s joint rapid reaction force, The Voice of Russia reported.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |
