Elton John (R) and his partner David Furnish are "gutted" over the rejection of an adoption bid.
Sir Elton John's partner says the musician is devastated at being denied permission to adopt a Ukrainian boy, but plans to support the child regardless.
The 62-year-old pop star met 14-month-old Lev at a home for HIV-positive children in September. But he has been refused permission to adopt the boy because he is considered unmarried and too old.
John's partner David Furnish said on Tuesday the couple were "massively gutted" by the rejection. 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".
John and Furnish wed in 2005 in a civil union in Britain. Ukrainian authorities do not recognise gay unions as marriage.
Furnish said the couple would campaign for a change in Ukrainian law.
Source: http://news.ninemsn.com.au
