Ukraine backs Moldova’s withdrawal from CIS

Ukraine has expressed support for Moldova’s decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

“Ukraine consistently supports the region’s countries’ desire to distance themselves from post-Soviet cooperation formats, which have lost their effectiveness and do not meet today’s challenges,” the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stated, Caliber.Az reports via Ukrainian media.

The statement said Moldova’s move reflects its foreign policy priorities on the path toward European Union integration and its efforts to strengthen sovereignty and independence.

By Sabina Mammadli