Russia Passes Bill Banning 'Child-Free Propaganda' and Restricting Foreign Adoptions

The legislation targets Western liberal values, aiming to boost birth rates and uphold traditional family structures.

Russian lawmakers unanimously approved a bill prohibiting the promotion of child-free lifestyles, targeting online, media, and film content.
The bill imposes fines up to 400,000 rubles for individuals and 5 million rubles for businesses violating the ban.
It includes deportation provisions for foreigners found guilty of spreading banned information.
A separate bill bans adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender reassignment is legal.
The legislation reflects Moscow's intensified stance against Western liberalism and LGBTQ+ rights.