Russia's Putin signs anti-U.S. adoption bill - CNN.com
Putin has signed a bill that now halts any US adoptions of Russian babies. It seems as though this is in retaliation for a bill put into okace by President Obama recently. Mothballs are outlined in the above article, and ultimately deal with the treatment of people that are suspected of war crimes. The ban on adoptions seems to just be the icing on the cake.
In America, Russian adoptions are outnumbered only by Chinese adoptions. So this bill has major implications in the adoption world in our country. There have been some concerns about recent increases in abuse claims regarding Russian adoptees. These children often have physical, emotional, and/or mental issues. Maybe there is a need for better support for adoptive families, and training for those with special needs.
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