Elton John still determined to adopt two Ukrainian kids

Sir Elton John and David Furnish are still determined to find a home for two Ukrainian children.

The couple weren't allowed to adopt 17-month-old HIV-positive boy Lev, who also has a three-year-old brother Artyom in a home, last year, but are committed to finding the boys a permanent place to live outside of care.

Filmmaker David told Closer magazine: "We are going to find a home for those boys in the Ukraine. We will get them a home as it would be a long uphill battle to bring them over here."

Elton, 62, and 47-year-old David's adoption bid was halted because same-sex marriages are not recognised by the Ukrainian government and according to the country's laws Elton is too old to adopt.

However, they pledged to support the youngsters by paying for their education and healthcare.

Meanwhile, David has also revealed he and Elton did not have an extravagant Christmas, despite their reputation as big spenders.

He said: "I got Elton a piece of art. We have a one present rule at Christmas. We don't want it to be about stuff. We like to spend time with one another. We need the rest!"