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- Moldova began withdrawing from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on April 8, 2026, after decrees by President Maia Sandu.
- The move supports Moldova's EU bid after gaining EU candidate status in 2022.
- Moldova has ceased CIS participation since 2022 as part of a broader shift from Russia and will pursue bilateral deals with former Soviet states.
- Opposition figures criticize the move for risks to Moldovans working in Russia.
