Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal. He also approved legislation outlawing material that discourages having children. These measures follow laws suppressing sexual minorities and promoting traditional values. The adoption ban affects at least 15 countries, including Australia, Argentina, and Canada. Other laws impose fines for promoting child-free lifestyles, seen as Western efforts to weaken Russia. Putin advocates traditional values and large families, amid declining population. Russia previously banned gender-transition procedures and LGBTQ+ information distribution.