Moldova Readies Full Alignment With EU Sanctions on Russia and Belarus

Moldova says it plans to align fully with EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus as it pursues membership of the bloc. Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi said the move would complete a process that has already brought most of Moldova’s sanctions policy into line with the EU.

Moldova has adopted 91% of the relevant sanctions, but is still working on mechanisms to match a sectoral package introduced in 2014. The country began EU accession negotiations in 2024 and is targeting membership by 2030; the policy has drawn criticism from pro-Russian opposition leader Igor Dodon. Moldova has also signalled it may introduce visa requirements for Russian and Belarusian nationals and opened a power line to Romania, reducing reliance on electricity from Transnistria.