The Russian parliament has given initial approval to a new law that would prevent nationals from countries that allow gender changes from adopting Russian children.
This legislation is part of a broader effort by the Russian government to reinforce 'traditional values' and curtail LGBT rights. The bill has passed its first reading in the State Duma and is expected to undergo further readings before becoming law.
The move reflects Russia's ongoing crackdown on LGBT rights and its emphasis on conservative social policies.
.Here are the top political news stories for today.
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Russian Parliament Backs Ban on Adoptions From Countries That Allow Gender Changes
The adoption legislation, which had already been conceptually approved by the government, on Wednesday won the backing of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in the first of three readings.
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Russian Parliament Moves to Ban Adoptions by Nationals from Gender-Reassignment Allowing Countries
The Russian parliament initially backed legislation banning nationals from countries permitting gender reassignment from adopting Russian children. This move aims to uphold traditional values amid Russia's crackdown on LGBT rights.
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