‘Western policy destructive’: Russia bans ‘propaganda’ of childless lifestyle

Russia’s parliament has passed a law banning the ‘promotion of childlessness’ as part of a larger effort to boost the country’s declining birth rate. The law targets media content that encourages people not to have children and includes fines for violations. This move aligns with Russia’s ongoing rejection of what it considers ‘Western liberal values,’ which has also resulted in restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights and adoptions.