Tag Archives: Russia

Russia’s ban on American adoptions Possibly won’t go into effect until next year

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Leslie

By Will Englund, Thursday, January 10, 10:50 AM MOSCOW — As a new law banning adoptions by Americans galvanizes the flagging opposition here, the Kremlin suddenly announced Thursday evening that the measure would not go into effect for another year. The move … Continue reading →

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AN ADOPTION LAW ONLY KING HEROD WOULD SIGN

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Leslie

By Victor Davidoff   Published: December 26, 2012 (Issue # 1741)   After the State Duma passed a bill banning adoptions by Americans, journalist Valery Panyushkin wrote on Facebook, “I know of only two organizations in the world that scare their enemies by harming their own children: … Continue reading →

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Possible ban on Intercountry Adoption from Russia

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Leslie

As reported by the National Council for Adoption: Russian Parliament Proposes Ban in Retaliation for the Magnitsky Act; International Politicking Would Force Orphaned Children to Pay the Price December 18, 2012 – Alexandria, VA – Legislation has been introduced in … Continue reading →

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Russian Adoption Training

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Leslie

Russia law now mandates that U.S. adoptive families obtain 30 hours and possibly up to 80 hours depending on the region, of pre-adoption training prior to completing an adoption from Russia. The Russian Law states up to 30 hours of … Continue reading →

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United States and Russia Sign Bilateral Adoption Agreement

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Leslie

Secretary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Sign Adoption Agreement The Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security announced today, July 13, 2011, that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov signed a bilateral … Continue reading →

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Message from the U.S. Embassy Moscow Adoptions Unit

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Leslie

We recognize that many prospective adoptive parents are concerned about the recent news reports citing a potential hold on adoptions of Russian children by American families. Please be advised that U.S. Embassy processing of I-600 Orphan Petitions and U.S. Immigrant … Continue reading →

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No suspension of adoptions from Russia

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Leslie

State Dept: No suspension of adoptions from Russia (AP) – 1 day ago NEW YORK — The U.S. State Department says there has been no suspension of adoptions of Russian children by Americans. Reports of a suspension circulated Thursday based … Continue reading →

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Russian Adoption Updates

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Leslie

Russia, April 15, 20010: During a press conference today, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei Nesterenko stated that intercountry adoptions with the United States have been suspended until a bilateral agreement with the United States is signed. At this time, the … Continue reading →

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Russia Eyes U.S. Adoption Freeze After Boy Sent Back

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Leslie

By REUTERS Published: April 9, 2010 MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Friday it planned to suspend adoptions of its children by U.S. citizens after an American woman sent her adopted son back to Moscow on a plane with a … Continue reading →

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