White House·Statement

Russia Sanctions: National Emergency Extension

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation

Key Points

Trump is keeping a national emergency in place that was first started in 2021. This move allows the government to continue using special powers to respond to threats from the Russian government.
The emergency is being extended because Russia continues to try and interfere with American elections and carry out cyberattacks. These actions are seen as a major threat to the safety and economy of the United States.
By keeping this emergency active, the government can continue to freeze assets and block business deals with certain Russian individuals or companies. This is part of a larger effort to stop Russia from breaking international laws.
This extension will last for one year, meaning the emergency powers will now stay in effect until April 15, 2027. Without this action, the legal authority to enforce these specific sanctions would have expired.

Document Type

White House Statement

Official Title

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation

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