Moscow:Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the necessity of leveraging the capabilities of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) security councils to maintain stability within the organization during an address to the 14th meeting of CIS member states' security council secretaries.

According to Anadolu Agency, Putin highlighted the meeting as an opportunity to discuss various issues and prioritize measures to protect citizens from external and internal threats amidst a complex geopolitical environment. He underscored the importance of utilizing the analytical and forecasting capabilities of these agencies to support the security and sovereignty of CIS states.

Putin further stressed the need for comprehensive assessments of ongoing developments and fostering cooperation to achieve shared objectives. He expressed confidence that the meeting would contribute to these efforts. The meeting, held in Moscow, also featured an address by Sergey Shoygu, secretary of Russia's Security Council, who noted the increasing potential for global conflict and threats of interference in sovereign nations' internal affairs.

Shoygu criticized the West's resistance to a polycentric world order, appreciating US President Donald Trump's efforts in Ukraine, while accusing Europe of militarization and NATO of expanding its infrastructure in Poland and the Baltics. He also accused Ukraine and its European partners of preparing for continued conflict rather than peace.