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Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Belarus

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Belarus

May 21, 2026

foreign policy national security Belarus sanctions human rights

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The Frame

What this does

This document extends legal authorities that allow the U.S. government to impose economic sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the Belarusian regime.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Government of Belarus

The regime remains subject to U.S. economic sanctions and emergency authorities.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

The agency maintains the authority to enforce sanctions and block assets related to the Belarusian regime.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

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Summary

President Trump has extended the concerning Belarus for an additional year beyond June 16, 2026. This action maintains existing sanctions and authorities originally established in 2006 and expanded in 2021 due to concerns over democratic processes, human rights, and public corruption in Belarus.

Why It Matters

This document extends legal authorities that allow the U.S. government to impose economic sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the Belarusian regime.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding Belarus was originally declared on June 16, 2006.
The scope of the emergency was expanded on August 9, 2021, via Executive Order 14038.
The emergency is extended for one year beyond June 16, 2026.
The extension is based on the determination that the situation in Belarus continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Does this document change existing sanctions on Belarus?

The document does not explicitly change the specific sanctions, but it maintains the legal framework that allows those sanctions to remain in effect.

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Annual Renewal Cycle

The document follows a strict annual renewal requirement mandated by the National Emergencies Act to prevent the automatic expiration of the 2006 emergency declaration.

Executive Order 13405 National Emergencies Act