<div id="subtitle">Despite adoption setback, Elton John and David Furnish plan to support Ukrainian boy</div><div><p>Elton John's partner says the musician was devastated that he wasn't allowed to adopt an HIV-positive Ukrainian toddler, but plans to support the boy anyway.</p><p>The 62-year-old pop star met 14-month-old Lev at a home for HIV-positive children in September. But he was refused permission to adopt the boy because he was too old and not married.</p><p>John's partner David Furnish said Tuesday the couple was "massively gutted" by the rejection.</p><p>Furnish told BBC radio they were working to ensure Lev and his brother "have the best health care, education and family options available to them."</p><p>John and Furnish tied the knot in 2005 in a civil union in Britain. Ukrainian authorities do not recognize gay unions as marriage.</p><p>Furnish said the couple would campaign for a change in Ukrainian law.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=65017481&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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