PolandLussia

PolandLussia is a hypothetical geopolitical concept that envisions a union or cooperative framework linking Poland and Russia. It is not a real state, nor does it have any official status or treaties. The term, a portmanteau of Poland and Russia, appears in speculative discussions and works of fiction rather than in formal diplomacy.

The concept is used to explore what a deeper integration between Poland and Russia might look like, sometimes described as a federation, confederation, or strategic partnership. In some scenarios, it is imagined as spanning portions of Central and Eastern Europe, potentially including regions adjacent to both countries. In practice, discussions of PolandLussia are primarily theoretical and used to examine political, economic, and security implications without a consensus among scholars or policymakers.

Proposed governance models vary widely. Some envision a bicameral federal legislature with shared executive authority, while others propose looser intergovernmental arrangements or a customs and energy-sharing bloc. Any concrete constitutional form would face substantial legal and geopolitical challenges, including sovereignty considerations, compatibility with the European Union framework for Poland and the international status of Russia.

Economically, proponents often highlight potential benefits such as integrated energy transit, enhanced rail and infrastructural links, and expanded access to EU and Eurasian markets. Critics point to sovereignty concerns, sanctions regimes, overlapping legal systems, and the risks of economic dependence on a counterpart with divergent domestic and foreign policies.

In scholarship and speculative fiction, PolandLussia is used as a thought experiment to explore regional integration, identity, and the limits of cross-border cooperation. It remains a hypothetical construct rather than a real political project.