politics
January 20, 2026
Moldova to exit Russian-led bloc
Chisinau is in the process of denouncing the three key agreements linking it to the CIS, Moldovan FM Mihai Popsoi has said
TL;DR
- Moldova is officially withdrawing from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
- The decision is part of Moldova's anti-Russian course and pro-EU integration.
- Moldova's security strategy identifies Russia as its main threat, accusing it of a 'high-intensity hybrid war'.
- The government is denouncing three key deals linking Moldova to the CIS.
- Moldova was granted EU candidate status in 2022.
- Russia previously stated Moldova's presence in the CIS holds little value but that they were ready to work with the country.