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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ap Correspondent

Russia bans adoption from countries where gender transitioning is legal

People hold icons and a picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a protest against the international LGBT event Euro Pride in Belgrade, Serbia - (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Russian politicians have endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by people of countries where gender transitioning is legal.

It comes as the Federation Council also approved bills that outlaw the spread of material that encourages people not to have children.

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