Russian Parliament Passes Measure Banning Americans from Adopting Russian Children

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Orphan children have a meal at an orphanage in southern Russia. (Photo: REUTERS/Vladimir Konstantinov)

Orphan children have a meal at an orphanage in southern Russia. (Photo: REUTERS/Vladimir Konstantinov)

The Russian Parliament Wednesday unanimously passed a measure that bans Americans from adopting Russian children.

The bill now goes to President Vladimir Putin.

New York Times Moscow correspondent David Herszenhorn speaks with host Lisa Mullins about the political motivations and implications.

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