The Russian State Duma (parliament's lower chamber) approved in the final reading the law intended to be a response to the US Magnitsky Act. The bill introduces visa and financial sanctions against foreigners "committing crimes against Russian citizens." In addition, the bill bans the activity of Russian NGOs financed from the US. Finally, the bill bans the adoption of Russian children by US citizens. The latter measure has been subject to especially sharp criticism in Russia, not only by the general public but also by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Education Minister Dmitry Livanov. President Vladimir Putin, however, supported the adoption ban during a recent press-conference. To enter into force, the law must be approved by the Federation Council (the upper chamber) and signed by President.
http://www.lenta.ru/news/2012/12/21/third1/
http://www.lenta.ru/news/2012/12/21/third1/
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