Russia Edges Closer to Abortion Ban in Quest to Preserve ‘Traditional Values’
While Russia has historically had a liberal abortion policy — with the exception of the Stalin-era ban — the conservative turn among the country’s leadership, combined with a push from the Russian Orthodox Church, have put a target on the issue.
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