The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.

Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transition is legal, targeting at least 15 nations.

Additional legislation prohibits promoting child-free lifestyles, with fines up to $50,000, framing such views as part of Western efforts to weaken Russia.

These measures align with Putin’s push for “traditional values” amid population decline, including past bans on LGBTQ+ information and gender-transition procedures.

Critics view these moves as part of a broader crackdown on liberal ideologies and dissent, intensified since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

  • jeffw@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    30 days ago

    It’s only a non-issue because they already have other bans in place (at least on Americans). It will probably decrease Russian adoptions though

    I’d also argue that a ban on speech is an issue