What three former Soviet republics were the first to join the Commonwealth of Independent States?

1 Answer
May 9, 2018

Belarus, Russia, and Kazakhstan.

Explanation:

Belarus, Russia, and Kazakhstan all ratified agreements to form the Commonwealth in December 1991. Uzbekistan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan ratified in January, February, and March of 1992. These were the six founding members of the Commonwealth; Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, and Moldova joined later.