Armenia’s CSTO withdrawal unlikely to increase security — Russian Security Council Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Alexey Shevtsov stated that the CSTO has proven its effectiveness. He suggested that Armenia’s potential withdrawal from the organization is unlikely to improve its security situation. The official’s comments highlight Russia’s perspective on the CSTO’s role in regional security.

• The CSTO has proven its effectiveness.
• Armenia’s withdrawal from the CSTO is unlikely to increase its security.
• This statement comes from Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Alexey Shevtsov.