Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 1999 until 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
On Saturday, November 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill into law that effectively bans the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender-affirming care and gender recognition are legal.
Approved by the Russian Duma earlier this month, the law prohibits certain foreign nationals from adopting or taking guardianship over children born….