CSTO Peacekeeping and NBC Defense Exercises Begin in Belarus

The CSTO has launched command-staff exercise 'Nerushimoe Bratstvo-2026' and NBC/medical exercise 'Barrier-2026' in Belarus, involving peacekeeping forces. The exercises signal continued military integration among CSTO members amid regional tensions, though no specific threat is cited. The scale and duration remain unclear, but the timing underscores Belarus's role as a staging ground for allied military activities.