Ukraine minister vetoes Elton’s adoption plan

ELTON JOHN’S hopes of adopting a Ukrainian toddler were thrown in doubt yesterday after a government minister said the country’s laws would not allow it.

The singer announced on Saturday he wanted to adopt a 14-month-old boy called Lev, who he said had “stolen his heart”.

But Ukraine’s family, youth and sports minister Yuriy Pavlenko said the adoption was not possible because Sir Elton is too old and not married.