The Moscow Armistice was a crucial peace agreement concluded between Finland and the Soviet Union, effectively bringing an end to the Continuation War, which had intensified following Finland's alliance with Nazi Germany during World War II. Negotiations in Moscow were primarily led by representatives from both countries, who sought to find a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict that had started in 1941. The Finnish delegation, aware of the deteriorating military situation and the need for peace, worked to negotiate terms that would enable a withdrawal from Soviet territories they had occupied.

The agreement stipulated that Finland would withdraw its troops from regions of Eastern Karelia and the Petsamo area, which had become points of contention during the war. Additionally, the Armistice required Finland to demobilize its military forces, and it laid the groundwork for future negotiations concerning reparations and territorial adjustments. The signing of the Armistice also implied that Finland would become neutral, distancing itself from the Axis powers.

While the Moscow Armistice facilitated the cessation of hostilities, it also marked a turning point in Finnish-Soviet relations. Following the war, Finland experienced political realignment and a move towards a more independent stance, despite its geographic proximity to the Soviet Union. The agreement set the path for a prolonged period of cautious coexistence and non-alignment for Finland in the Cold War era.