I am still waiting on clarification from someone at the US Embassy in Kyiv about Bill 2562. Has it been signed by the Ukrainian President? Is it really the law of the land?

I know two adoption facilitators who say it is. But I cannot find anyone else who is saying this.

I went through current Ukrainian adoption blogs. I cannot find anyone who is talking about a new adoption law.

Odessa on FRUA's chat board clarified the translation below.

Останній етап: Закон направлено на підпис Президенту (29.05.2007)

From: Bill 2562

It is closer to

Last Status: Law will be passed on President's signature (May 29, 2007).

Verkhovna Rada's web site is just saying the bill was sent to the Ukrainian President on May 29, 2007.

I sent off an email to the US Embassy in Kyiv. I asked if they know this bill's status. I am hoping they reply on Monday.

One good piece of news is that Ukrainian adoptions continue to be processed. And every Monday the SDAPRC is accepting between 4 to 10 dossiers from Americans.

The Canadians are still trying to get their dossier quota increased. At this point, the SDAPRC won't accept any new dossiers from Canadians until 2008.

To pass the time (while I wait for an answer from the US Embassy in Kyiv) I have been reading Ukrainian news stories. I love the quote below about Ukraine's current political issues. Canadian news media has good Ukrainian coverage. I think they do a better job then the British sources.

If the ongoing showdown has taught any lessons, it is that the stalemate is less a passing stage than a reflection of a system defined by a polarized electorate and estranged, intemperate, self-interested elites.

From: Ukraine stares, briefly, into the abyss

Andy Langeland (only 24 years old) and Jaimee (his wife) are heading to Ukraine on June 21. They plan to start an orphanage for older children. Andy has posted several videos about his trip.

Paula Mackinnon, who works for the BBC in Scotland, has delivered 7.28 tons (US short tons) of toys and clothing to Ukrainian orphans. It sounds like she is focused on the Cherkassy area. And Blythswood Care charity provided some of the donated items.

I wonder if the Scottish charity DniproKids knows about Paula's work. Hmmm... I should email Steve and ask him.