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Putin approves ban on Americans adopting Russian children

http://www.euronews.com/ The Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified a new law banning Americans from adopting Russian children. The new legislation, due to come into force on January 1, is in retaliation for a US measure that blacklists Russians linked to human rights abuses. The Russian law also bans some American-funded Non-Governmental Organisations and deprives of visas any Americans accused of violating Russian immigrants' rights. Putin's signature follows a unanimous vote in the upper house, the Duma, earlier this week. There have been reports in Russia of some adopted Russian children mistreated by their new American parents. Earlier this month the US passed the Magnitsky Act, named after an anti-corruption lawyer who died in a Russian jail. The adoption law has brought protests inside Russia. The foreign minister and the Ministry of Justice are among those who have expressed reservations. There are fears that the legislation will penalise children. Last year, of 3,400 Russian children adopted abroad, 956 went to America. Find us on: Youtube http://bit.ly/zr3upY Facebook http://www.facebook.com/euronews.fans Twitter http://twitter.com/euronews

In 2009 an anti-corruption Russian lawyer Sergey Magnitskiy was tortured to death in a Russian jail. In response to this, in December 2012 the USA enacted the Magnitsky Act, which punishes Russian officials for human rights violations. In response to this, Russia passed the bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children.
Have you noticed here any logic? I haven't. I'm really so sorry, that a lot of miserable Russian orphans will loose their chance to find a new family.
Dear Americans, welcome to Ukraine! There are also a lot of poor orphans.

Fri, 12/28/2012 - 21:28

That's freaking absurd, I totally agree.

28/12/2012 20:28

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Sat, 12/29/2012 - 00:53

Have you noticed any logic here? I haven't. I'm really so sorry, that a lot of miserable Russian orphans will ~~loose~~ lose their chance to find a new family.

Dear Americans, welcome to Ukraine! There are a lot of poor orphans here, also.

You are talking about officials/politicians, Alla. You can't equate logic with this type of person. An excellent post. James

28/12/2012 23:53

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Sat, 12/29/2012 - 06:48

Thank you very much for you help, James. Happy New Year!))

29/12/2012 05:48

Sat, 12/29/2012 - 09:40

And a very happy and prosperous one to you, also, Alla. :-)) Take care, James

29/12/2012 08:40

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Sat, 12/29/2012 - 17:06

In 2009, an anti-corruption Russian lawyer Sergey Magnitskiy was tortured to death in a Russian jail. In response to this, in December 2012 the USA enacted the Magnitsky Act, which punishes Russian officials for human rights violations. In response to this, Russia passed a bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children. Have you seen any logic here? I haven't. I'm really so sorry, that a lot of miserable Russian orphans will loose their chance to find a new family. Dear Americans, welcome to Ukraine! There are ~~also~~ a lot of poor orphans here.

Excellent writing!

Sad story... It reminds me of kids in a playground:
"I don't like you." :p
"Well, I don't like you MORE!" :p
"I'm not going to play with you."
"I'm NEVER going to play with you!"

I hope 2013 is a better year for everyone... Best wishes.

29/12/2012 16:06

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Sat, 12/29/2012 - 17:09

You are absolutely right, xParzival. It's stupid and unfair.
Thank you! Happy New Year to you!))

29/12/2012 16:09

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Sun, 12/30/2012 - 21:16

Good corrections, good writing and you have a good point!!

30/12/2012 20:16

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Sun, 12/30/2012 - 22:00

Thank you, Jim! Happy New Year to you.))

30/12/2012 21:00

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Sun, 12/30/2012 - 22:02

A Bы тоже! С Новым Годом!

30/12/2012 21:02

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