Perhaps if American families stopped abusing / killing their Russian-born kids, Russia would consider lifting the ban,Perhaps if the US government advised Russian officials of alleged abuse / death of Russian-born kid - as required by law, specifically the new adoption treaty that came into force on Nov 1 2012 - Russia might consider lifting the ban.It is so heartbreaking and ironic that this little boy survived 2.5 years without a mama or dada but only a mere 2.5 months after being "rescued" by his US "forever family".And what of max's 2 yr old bio brother (adopted at the same time as him from Russia in October 2012) - it sounds like he's still living with the Shattos! Is his life at risk too???