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title: "Despite Russian pressure, Moldova paves EU path"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/22893/despite-russian-pressure-moldova-paves-eu-path
published: 2024-01-12T16:22:01Z
language: en
section: "Political"
source: moldova1.md
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# Despite Russian pressure, Moldova paves EU path

> Russia's attempt to stymie Moldova's European aspirations appears unsuccessful, as the country strides towards EU accession talks, according to MEP Siegfried Mureșan.

Russia's attempt to stymie Moldova's European aspirations appears unsuccessful, as the country strides towards EU accession talks, according to MEP Siegfried Mureșan.

![facebook/ Siegfried Mureșan](https://storage.moldova1.md/images/d919a055-40f8-4d61-9ff2-f63873d720fc.jpg)

*Sursa: facebook/ Siegfried Mureșan*

*"Russia aimed to obstruct the launch of accession talks for Moldova, even resorting to Hungary's stance on Ukraine as leverage,"* Mureșan declared at a press conference. *"However, these efforts proved futile. Moldova is demonstrably stepping outside Russia's sphere of influence."*

Mureșan pointed to Moldova's recent reform surge, a stark contrast to years of stagnation. *"Crucial reforms in justice, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering have gained significant momentum in the past two years,"* he emphasised.

This renewed reform drive serves as a key factor behind the European Council's decision on December 14 to greenlight EU accession talks with Moldova.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**