Russian President Vladimir Putin announced today he intends to sign
a bill that bans Americans from adopting his country’s orphans. The
legislation, passed by the Russian Parliament last week, is part of
a political effort to punish the United States for approving
sanctions against Russian leaders accused of human rights
violations. During a televised meeting on Thursday, Putin said he
saw no reason not to sign the bill. If the measure becomes law, it
will halt the adoptions of 46
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