Moldova’s Vote Reflects Russia’s Declining Influence in the Region

On September 28, Moldova’s pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) won the general election against the Russia-friendly Patriotic Electoral Bloc (PEB), reflecting a broader shift away from Moscow in post-Soviet Eurasia due to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. This trend is echoed in Armenia and Azerbaijan, where both have sought closer ties with the West, further diminishing Russia’s influence in the region.

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