Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine

In simple terms

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2014 regarding Russian actions threatening Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The notice extends sanctions authorities under Executive Orders 13660, 13661, 13662, 13685, and 13849 beyond their March 6, 2021 expiration date.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 12793

Record & deadlines

Mar 2, 2021Signed
Signed by the President
Mar 4, 2021FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 12793
Federal Register PDF
Mar 6, 2022
Continued national emergency expires unless renewed

Key directives

Continue national emergency declared March 6, 2014 for 1 year
Continue measures adopted March 6, 2014; March 16, 2014; March 20, 2014; December 19, 2014; and September 20, 2018
Publish notice in Federal Register
Transmit notice to Congress

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

National emergency continues in effect beyond March 6, 2021
Sanctions authorities under five executive orders remain active

Near term (90d)

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Long term

Emergency subject to potential renewal in March 2022
Ongoing sanctions enforcement and potential designations

Risks & tensions

Routine procedural extension; no policy expansion or contraction
Maintains status quo from prior administrations (Obama and Trump)