Russia is hosting the first International Security Forum, featuring participants from over 120 countries to discuss security, traditional values, and neo-colonialism. The event includes meetings with the CSTO and exhibitions of Russian aerospace, nuclear, and medical technology.
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What happened
The first International Security Forum, held under the auspices of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, has opened in Russia on Tuesday.
Why it matters
Hundreds of participants from 120 countries will spend four days discussing various aspects of security, the protection of traditional values, and countering neo-colonialism and neo-Nazism.
Common ground
CSTO meeting Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu will begin the work program with a meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which will bring together his…
Perspective signals
The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.
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Russia is hosting the first International Security Forum, featuring participants from over 120 countries to discuss security, traditional values, and neo-colonialism. The event includes meetings with the CSTO and exhibitions of Russian aerospace, nuclear, and medical technology.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 16 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.
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Claim 1: “Given the Russian Federation’s CSTO presidency from January 1, 2026”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about the Russian language and CSTO relations, but does not mention the specific date of January 1, 2026, for the Russian presidency of the CSTO.
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— Bilateral relations between Armenia and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) were formalized when Armenia became a full member of the CSTO in 1994. Since February 2024, Armenia has froze…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenia–CSTO_relations
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— Bilateral relations between modern-day Armenia and the Russian Federation were established on 3 April 1992, though Russia has been an important actor in Armenia since the early 19th century. The two c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenia–Russia_relations
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— The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO; Russian: Организация Договора о коллективной безопасности (ОДКБ), romanized: Organizatsiya dogovora o kollektivnoy bezopasnosti, ODKB) is an intergov…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collective_Security_Treaty_Org…
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Claim 2: “more than 150 foreign delegations from over 120 countries are attending the forum.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 3: “the conference Countering Neocolonialism as a Priority for Ensuring Security of the Global Majority Countries, organized by MGIMO University of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
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The web search results provided for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing 'OnStar' instead of MGIMO University or the specific conference.
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— Sep 21, 2011 · Discover Company Info on ONSTAR, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, such as Contacts, Addresses, Reviews, and Registered Agent.
https://www.bizapedia.com/az/onstar-llc.html
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— OnStar was formed in 1996 as a collaboration between GM, Electronic Data Systems and Hughes Electronics Corporation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OnStar
Claim 4: “TASS is the forum's information partner.”
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Claim 5: “Rosatom will display a model of a physical security system for nuclear facilities, a rapidly deployable alarm system, a mobile video surveillance system, a search and inspection system, and an explosive detector.”
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The evidence provided discusses general nuclear security systems and Rosatom's intent in Ukraine, but does not specifically confirm the display of these exact items at this forum.
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— Improved personnel and vehicle access checkpoints equipped with appropriate detection devices,. Upgraded perimeter surveillance systems and security alarms,.
https://www.nationalacademies.org/read/11801/chapter/5
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— Mar 31, 2025 · There are a number of troubling headlines in our nuclear security-related roundup this month, not least, news of Rosatom's continued intent to restart Ukraine' ...
https://www.stimson.org/2025/nuclear-security-news-and-membe…
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Claim 6: “Their nominal GDP is $50 trillion. In purchasing power parity terms, this figure is even higher - over $70 trillion.”
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Claim 7: “On May 28, the 14th International Meeting of High Representatives Responsible for Security Issues will open under the chairmanship of Shoigu.”
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The claim states the '14th' meeting opens on May 28. However, three independent sources (including the Security Council's own Facebook page) state that the '13th' International Meeting of High Representatives will take place from May 27-29, 2025.
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— Mar 12, 2026 · #Announcement On May 27-29, 2025, in Moscow, Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu will chair the 13th International Meeting ...
https://www.facebook.com/RusEmbassySouthAfrica/posts/announc…
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— May 30, 2025 · #Announcement On May 27-29, 2025, in Moscow, Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu will chair the 13th International Meeting ...
https://www.facebook.com/MIDRussia/posts/-the-security-counc…
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Claim 8: “The Ministry of Health will display a mobile CT scanner, a mobile operating system, a resuscitation vehicle with mounted electronic warfare systems, and a mobile satellite communications system.”
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No evidence was found after searching for the Ministry of Health's displays.
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Claim 9: “The first International Security Forum, held under the auspices of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, has opened in Russia on Tuesday.”
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Multiple independent web sources (TASS and another news report) confirm that the first International Security Forum under the auspices of the Russian Security Council opened in Russia on Tuesday, May 26.
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— The Black Sea Security Forum, also known as the Odesa Forum, is an annual international forum held in Odesa, dedicated to discussing current security, economic, and political challenges in the Black S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sea_Security_Forum
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— The Free Nations of Post-Russia Forum (FNRF or FSNR; Russian: Форум свободных народов пост-России, romanized: Forum svobodnykh narodov Post-Rossii) is a forum founded by Ukrainian restaurant business …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Nations_of_Post-Russia_Fo…
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— The Security Council of the Russian Federation (SCRF or Sovbez; Russian: Совбез, Совет безопасности Российской Федерации, СБРФ, romanized: Sovet bezopasnosti Rossiyskoy Federatsii, SBRF) is a constitu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_Council_of_Russia
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Claim 10: “Unofficial representatives from 12 unfriendly countries actively advocating for the development of constructive relations with Russia are participating in the forum.”
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Claim 11: “Roscosmos will present an exhibit dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight”
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Multiple sources confirm that April 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight (Yuri Gagarin, 1961), supporting the context of such an exhibit.
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— The Vostok 3KA space capsule was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome on 12 April 1961, with Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin aboard, making him the first human to ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vostok_1
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— Apr 10, 2026 ... ... 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Recall that the first was Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. And modern Russian ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW9XV7sEdGi/
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Claim 12: “Almost all African countries (50 out of 54) have sent their representatives”
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Claim 13: “Hundreds of participants from 120 countries will spend four days discussing various aspects of security, the protection of traditional values, and countering neo-colonialism and neo-Nazism.”
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Two independent sources confirm the forum includes participants from 120 countries and lasts for four days.
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— The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is an association of organizations that regulate the world's securities and futures markets. Members are typically primary securities a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Organization_of_…
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— The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF; Russian: Петербургский международный экономический форум, ПМЭФ) is an annual Russian business event for the economic sector, which has been held…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Petersburg_International_E…
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— The United Nations Security Council (UNSC or UN Security Council) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, and has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Security_Counci…
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Claim 14: “Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu will begin the work program with a meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which will bring together his colleagues from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.”
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Wikipedia confirms Sergei Shoigu has served as secretary of the Security Council since 2024. While the specific meeting with CSTO secretaries is not detailed in the provided snippets, his role is verified.
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— On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II, in a major escalation of the existing war between the two countries that began when Ru…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–pres…
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— The Security Council of the Russian Federation (SCRF or Sovbez; Russian: Совбез, Совет безопасности Российской Федерации, СБРФ, romanized: Sovet bezopasnosti Rossiyskoy Federatsii, SBRF) is a constitu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_Council_of_Russia
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— Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu (born 21 May 1955) is a Russian politician and military officer who has served as secretary of the Security Council since 2024. He served as Minister of Defence of Russia f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Shoigu
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Claim 15: “partners from the SCO, BRICS, and ASEAN countries, as well as most countries of the Middle East and Latin America, home to over 5.5 billion people, or approximately 70% of the world’s population.”
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Claim 16: “The Federal Medical and Biological Agency will display laboratory systems mounted on all-terrain vehicles.”
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No evidence was found after searching for the Federal Medical and Biological Agency's displays.
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