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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

New U.S.-Russian Adoption Agreement Expected by End of 2010

As the United States and Russia continue working to hammer out a new adoption agreement, a spokesperson from Russia’s Education Ministry has said a finalized agreement is expected by the end of the year.

“Russia is one of the largest sources of foreign adoptions for U.S. families, accounting for about 10% of foreign adoptions, but the issue has become controversial in recent years following several incidents involving the mistreatment of Russian children in the United States.” [Source: RIA Novosti]

A fourth round of talks will take place in Moscow from July 21 to 23.

Labels: international, Russia

Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton

Comments:

Kensington on 8/9/2010
I'm adopted and I really hope the U.S.-Russia agreement can be worked out. So many little ones are out there with no care about borders or nationalities. They just need a loving home.