Russian anti-U.S. adoption bill advances, goes to Putin for signing
Source: CNN
Russian anti-U.S. adoption bill advances, goes to Putin for signing
By Brian Walker and Samira Said, CNN
December 26, 2012 -- Updated 1337 GMT (2137 HKT)
(CNN) -- Russia's upper house of parliament has approved a controversial measure banning adoption of Russian children by U.S. families, Russian media reported Wednesday.
The legislation now goes to President Vladimir Putin to be signed into law, the semiofficial RIA-Novosti news agency said.
Russia is one of the top countries of origin for international adoptions in the United States. The legislation could affect hundreds of American families seeking to adopt Russian children.
The bill also bars any political activities by nongovernmental organizations receiving funding from the United States, if such activities could affect Russian interests, the news agency said.
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