24 hours ago · Russia
Couples looking to have children often turn to surrogacy agencies in Georgia without understanding the hidden costs
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. Deutsche Welle World and Deutsche Welle All News are the outlets attached to this story. The reports are tied to Russia. The first report grouped here was at 11 Oct 2026, 07:45 UTC. 3 material updates are listed in the timeline. The headline in use is “Couples looking to have children often turn to surrogacy agencies in Georgia without understanding the hidden costs”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Georgia became a hub for surrogate pregnancies after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. DW spoke with parents, and those who wanted to become parents, about the hidden costs of a booming industry.
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- First reported by Deutsche Welle All News
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- Picked up by Deutsche Welle World
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