CSTO

Another Blow For Kremlin? This Key Russian President's Ally Is Quitting Moscow's Rival To NATO

Armenia has announced its intention to withdraw from the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), signaling a major blow to President Vladimir Putin's alliance strategy.

Russia Accuses Longtime Ally Armenia Of 'Distorting History' To Sever Ties: 'Does Not Inspire Optimism'

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Armenia of trying to break off relations by "distorting history," amidst Armenia's suspension of its participation in the CSTO and its pivot towards the West.