Moldova: An Overview

Summary:

Moldova is one of three post-Soviet states—together with
Ukraine and Georgia—that seek greater integration with the
West in the face of Russian resistance and territorial
occupation. Members of Congress may assess U.S. efforts
to support Moldova’s democratic trajectory and European
integration, as well as conflict resolution processes
concerning Moldova’s breakaway, Russia-backed
Transnistria region.

Moldova’s president and governing party were elected on
pro-European platforms in 2020 and 2021. Their reformoriented agenda was buoyed by the European Union’s
(EU’s) June 2022 decision to name Moldova a candidate
for EU membership. The United States and the EU have
supported Moldova’s efforts to implement EU-related
reforms while taking steps to curtail Russian influence and
address the impacts of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Moldova’s leadership has warned that a Russian victory
could expose Moldova to Russian aggression.

Further Information:

This In Focus was first published in October 2018 and it has been updated several times over the years. The latest update was published in April 2024. All updates can be checked on the Primary Source link provided below.