Kazakhstan's President Kasim-Yomart Tokayev stated on November 28, 2024, during a summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Astana, that the organization serves as a guarantor of security for its member states. He emphasized the CSTO's role in maintaining stability across Eurasia and highlighted its importance amid current challenges. Tokayev remarked that the CSTO is not merely a military alliance but a unique mechanism for protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its members, which include Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Armenia.
During the summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a recent massive attack on Ukraine, describing it as a response to ongoing missile strikes against Russian territory. He also announced the commencement of serial production of a new weapon system. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reiterated that Russia's nuclear umbrella continues to protect its allies, including Belarus, which has hosted Russian nuclear weapons for over a year.
In a separate development, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on November 28, 2024, rejecting the results of the recent parliamentary elections in Georgia. The resolution calls for new elections, citing significant violations that undermined the legitimacy of the vote. It urges the international community not to recognize the election results and demands that the elections be conducted under improved conditions with independent oversight.
The resolution also calls for personal sanctions against Georgian officials responsible for democratic backsliding and electoral violations, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and other key political leaders. Additionally, it suggests a review of Georgia's visa-free status with the European Union if democratic standards are not upheld.
In another notable event, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, expressed support for the Adani Group on November 28, 2024, encouraging continued investment in Israel despite the company's founder facing bribery allegations in the U.S. Azar dismissed the allegations as not problematic from Israel's perspective, reaffirming the importance of Indian investments in the country.