The US has extended the ban on Russian ships entering its ports

US President Donald Trump has extended for another year the restrictions that prohibit Russian ships from entering American ports. The corresponding decision was published in the Federal Register.

This is an extension of the state of emergency introduced in 2022 by the previous president Joe Biden in response to the actions of the Russian Federation. The document emphasizes that the Russian policy continues to pose a threat to the international relations of the United States.

What the decision entails

The extension of the state of emergency gives the US Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to regulate or completely prohibit the entry, stay and movement of vessels associated with Russia in the territorial waters of the country.

Thus, Russian ships will not have access to US ports for at least another year.

Legal context

The restrictions were introduced as part of a broader US sanctions policy aimed at countering Russian aggression and protecting national security and international relations.

The decision to extend the restrictions confirms Washington’s unwavering policy of using economic and legal instruments to pressure the aggressor state.