The proposed law aims to bar individuals from countries permitting gender transition from adopting Russian children. This reflects a broader pattern of anti-LGBTQ+ measures in Russia.
Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin described the legislation as a protective measure for children, emphasizing the risks of sending them to nations allowing gender changes and same-sex marriage.
Over the past 12 years, foreign adoptions in Russia have plummeted, significantly attributed to previous laws that restrict adoptions from specific countries, particularly the US.
The new bill represents a continuation of Russia's extensive legislation against LGBTQ+ rights, with existing laws limiting queer couples' rights to marry, adopt, and access gender-affirming care.
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