Ukraine Sanctions Stick Around: 2026 Emergency Extension Announced
Published Date: 2/20/2026
Presidential Document
Summary
The U.S. is continuing its national emergency over Russia’s actions in Ukraine, which started back in 2014. This means certain sanctions and restrictions stay in place to protect Ukraine’s peace and security. The extension keeps these rules active, affecting people and businesses linked to Russia and Ukraine, with no changes to timing or funding right now.
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One‑Year Extension of Ukraine Emergency
The President is continuing the national emergency first declared on March 6, 2014 (Executive Order 13660) and expanded by later orders. Under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, the notice dated February 18, 2026 continues that national emergency for 1 year, keeping the authorities tied to those Executive Orders in effect beyond March 6, 2026.
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