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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. The continuation extends sanctions and related emergency measures through March 6, 2018, under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 6191

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13660 for 1 year beyond March 6, 2017
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond March 6, 2017
  • Sanctions under EO 13660, 13661, 13662, 13685 remain active

Near term (90d)

  • Annual review and reporting to Congress on emergency continuation

Long term

  • Emergency authority extends through March 6, 2018 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural continuation; no expansion of sanctions scope
  • Bipartisan expectation of continuation given ongoing Russian occupation of Crimea
Presidential Notice 13660: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine · Executive Orders