U.S. Renews Belarus National Emergency Yet Again
Published Date: 5/26/2026
Presidential Document
Summary
The U.S. is keeping its national emergency with Belarus for another year because the Belarusian government still threatens democracy, human rights, and international safety. This means sanctions and restrictions on certain Belarusian officials and entities stay in place to protect U.S. interests. The emergency started in 2006 and was expanded in 2021, and it continues through June 16, 2027.
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National Emergency Extended One Year
The President continued the national emergency declared on June 16, 2006, and expanded on August 9, 2021, for 1 more year. The continuation was signed May 21, 2026, and keeps the emergency in effect through June 16, 2027.
Sanctions and Restrictions Remain in Force
Sanctions and restrictions on certain Belarusian officials and entities remain in effect to protect U.S. interests. The notice keeps those measures in place as part of the national emergency through June 16, 2027.
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