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Maryam Khanum

Russia to Ban Countries that Allow Gender Reassignment from Adopting Russian Babies

Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in events commemorating the anniversary of breaking the siege of Leningrad. (Credit: Photo by: Reuters/SPUTNIK)

Citizens of countries where transitioning between genders is legal will no longer be permitted to adopt Russian children following a bill that was supported by the nation's upper legislative house.

On Wednesday, Russia's Federation Council, the upper hose of its parliament, approved a bill prohibiting people from nations legally protecting gender transitioning from adopting children from the nation. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to sign the bill into law, reported ABC News.

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