The United States has announced a one-year extension of sanctions against Russia, originally imposed due to its actions in Ukraine. The official order was published on February 18 on the Federal Register’s website and will take effect on February 20.
This extension continues the anti-Russian measures that have been in place since 2014, with updates made under subsequent administrations in 2018 and 2022. The sanctions were first enacted by President Barack Obama through Executive Order 13660, which targeted individuals involved in the occupation of Crimea.
Since then, the list of sanctioned individuals has been adjusted under Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, reflecting changes such as the death of certain individuals. The recent document emphasizes that Russia’s actions pose an ongoing significant threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.
In early January 2026, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham indicated that President Trump had endorsed a bipartisan bill aimed at imposing further sanctions on Russia. This proposed legislation includes a staggering 500% tariff on imports from countries purchasing Russian oil, gas, uranium, and petroleum products, garnering support from over 80 senators.
In November, Reuters reported that a senior White House official stated President Trump was prepared to sign the new sanctions bill, provided he retains the final authority over any restrictions.
The U.S. is extending sanctions against Russia for another year, reinforcing measures initiated in 2014 due to its aggression in Ukraine. This move coincides with ongoing legislative efforts to impose even stricter tariffs on imports linked to Russian energy products.