Union State
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![]() The Union State of Russia and Belarus on the globe, with Russian-occupied territories in light green[a] | |
Headquarters | 8/5 Staraya Square, Entrance 3, 103132 Moscow, Russia[3] |
Largest city | Moscow 55°45′N 37°37′E / 55.750°N 37.617°E |
Official languages | |
Demonym(s) | Russians, Belarusians |
Type | Supranational union |
Member states | |
Government | Supranational union (currently), confederation (formerly) |
• Chairman of the Supreme State Council | ![]() |
• Chairman of the Council of Ministers | ![]() |
• General Secretary | ![]() |
Legislature | Supreme State Council and Council of Ministers |
Supreme State Council | |
Council of Ministers | |
Formation | |
26 December 1991 | |
• Commonwealth of Belarus and Russia | 2 April 1997 |
• Treaty on the Creation of a Union State of Russia and Belarus | 8 December 1999 |
Area | |
• Total | 17,332,786 km2 (6,692,226 sq mi)a |
Population | |
• 2023 estimate | ![]() |
• Density | 8.9/km2 (23.1/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | 2023 estimate |
• Total | ![]() |
GDP (nominal) | 2023 estimate |
• Total | ![]() |
Currency | |
Time zone | UTC+2 to +12 |
Date format | dd.mm.yyyy |
Drives on | right |
Website soyuz | |
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The Union State of Russia and Belarus,[b] officially also referred to as Union State,[c] is a supranational union consisting of Belarus and Russia, with the stated aim of deepening the relationship between the two states through integration in economic and defence policy.[6][7] Originally, the Union State aimed to create a confederation; however, both countries currently retain their independence.[8]
The Union State is based on a previous international treaty between Russia and Belarus[9] made on 2 April 1997.[10] Although it consists of only Russia and Belarus, other countries are allowed to join.[7] The supranational union is ruled through the Supreme State Council[11] and other governing bodies.[12] As of 2024, the current president of the Supreme State Council of the Union is Alexander Lukashenko, who has held the position since 2000.[13] The present goal of the Union State mainly focuses on economic integration,[14] taxation,[15] and integration of defence and intelligence apparatus.[16]
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