Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Russian Foreign Activities

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation

April 10, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This extension keeps existing sanctions and emergency authorities in place, which directly impacts U.S. economic and diplomatic relations with Russia.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

The agency maintains the authority to enforce economic sanctions related to the national emergency.

U.S. businesses with Russian operations

These entities remain subject to the regulatory and compliance requirements established under the emergency authorities.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 10, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Trump has issued a notice to extend the concerning harmful foreign activities by the Russian government for an additional year beyond April 15, 2025. This action maintains the legal framework established by Executive Order 14024 and subsequent orders, which address threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and the economy.

Why It Matters

This extension keeps existing sanctions and emergency authorities in place, which directly impacts U.S. economic and diplomatic relations with Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'continue' a national emergency?

Under the National Emergencies Act, the President must formally renew a annually, or it will automatically terminate. This notice ensures the legal authorities and sanctions associated with the emergency remain active.

Does this notice change existing sanctions on Russia?

The document does not describe new sanctions; it maintains the existing legal authorities established by previous executive orders.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding Russian activities is extended for one year beyond April 15, 2025.
The emergency was originally declared on April 15, 2021, via Executive Order 14024.
The scope of the emergency was expanded by several subsequent executive orders between 2022 and 2023.
The President cites threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and the economy as the basis for the extension.