Putin plans to sign law banning Americans from adopting Russians
Despite criticism that the change will be harmful to orphaned children, Russian President Vladimi Putin indicated he will sign a bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children. He also promised a presidential decree to help Russian orphans.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a session of the State Council at the Kremlin in Moscow December 27. Putin said on Thursday he saw no reason not to sign a bill into law that would ban Americans adopting Russian children and promised measures to improve care of his country's orphaned youngsters.
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Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he saw no reason not to sign a bill into law that would ban Americans adopting Russian children and promised measures to improve care of his country's orphaned youngsters.
Although Putin said he would need to study the final text of the bill, the comments were the strongest indication yet that he will approve the adoption ban legislation, which has strained U.S.-Russia relations.
Parliament gave its final approval on Wednesday to the bill that would also bring in other measures in retaliation for new U.S. legislation designed to punish Russians accused of human rights violations.
