Russian and CIS troops have arrived in Pskov region of Russia to participate in Interaction 2015 military drills of the CSTO Collective Rapid Reaction Forces, Russian military official said.

The participants from Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will be provided with weaponry and equipment by the Russian side, Colonel General Vladimir Shamanov said. Meanwhile, the serviceman from Belarus and Kazakhstan have brought their weapons and equipment, RIA Novosti reported.

The opening ceremony of Interaction 2015 drills will take place on Sunday.