# Armenia has de facto withdrawn from CSTO, secretary general says

https://mins.news/en/item/112023

- TASS, 2026-10-23 02:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2206623

> CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov told TASS that Armenia has effectively withdrawn from the organization. He said Armenia does not take part in its discussions or decision-making, though it has no objection to decisions being made in a limited format and does not hinder the CSTO’s work.