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Presidential Notice 13660

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13660 regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine, including the annexation of Crimea and support for separatists. This extends sanctions and emergency authorities originally imposed in 2014.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 11655

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13660 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2016
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 6, 2016
  • Existing sanctions under EO 13660, 13661, 13662, 13685 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review of emergency authorities
  • Potential Treasury/State Department guidance updates

Long term

  • Emergency subject to annual renewal or termination
  • Sanctions architecture persists until policy change

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation under National Emergencies Act section 202(d); no expansion of authorities
  • Maintains status quo rather than escalating or de-escalating
Presidential Notice 13660: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine · Executive Orders