President Continues National Emergency Regarding Belarus for One Year
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The White House published a notice today continuing the national emergency declared in 2006 regarding Belarus. This action extends the legal framework established by Executive Order 13405 and expanded by Executive Order 14038 for another year, until June 16, 2027.
Why it matters: This is an administrative renewal rather than a new policy shift. Its primary effect is to keep the legal authority for U.S. sanctions against designated Belarusian officials and entities active. Without this continuation, those specific emergency powers would have expired on June 16, 2026.
Who it affects
- Financial institutions and businesses that conduct international transactions involving Belarus or its government-linked entities.
This notice was issued by the Executive Office of the President on May 21, 2026, and published in the Federal Register; readers should verify current OFAC guidance for specific compliance requirements.
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Source: Federal Register — read the official document