Vyborny: CSTO Countries Have Prepared Measures to Protect Nuclear Power Plants and Counter New Types of Weapons

Following a meeting of the CSTO PA Permanent Commission on Defence and Security, the draft Agreement on Cooperation Between the CSTO Member States on Use of New Types of Weapons and Technologies was approved, as well as Recommendations imposing criminal liability for crimes against peace and security of humanity. It was announced by Anatoly Vyborny, Chairman of the CSTO PA Permanent Commission on Defence and Security, deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation.

"The national laws of the CSTO countries will include a clear provision ensuring legal protection of critical facilities, including nuclear power plants, dams and dikes, from destruction. We propose to establish preventive measures against the deployment of weapons and military equipment in the immediate vicinity of these facilities, if this is not directly involved in their defence," Anatoly Vyborny said.

He added that a draft CSTO PA 2026-2030 Action Plan on Approximation and Harmonization of National Legislation of the CSTO Member States has also been approved.

The draft includes more than 50 initiatives on developing model legislative acts and recommendations for the formation of a collective security system. Among other things, the growing role of intelligence services in 'hybrid' conflicts, the amplification of threats in the information sphere and the increase in terrorist activity have been taken into account," Anatoly Vyborny explained. "In particular, the work involves harmonization of legislation in transport and aviation security, personal data protection, intelligence, counterintelligence, law enforcement and security operations. Organizational and legal mechanisms will be put in place to control the foreign influence exerted by foreign countries through national legal entities and individuals on the situation in the CSTO countries."

Anatoly Vyborny emphasized that the adoption of model laws will allow Member States not only to identify but also to fill gaps in legal regulation in these areas.