London (AFP) – British pop star Elton John said he would like to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the country’s attitude to gay rights.”I’d say, come on. Gay people are not the problem here,” the 68-year-old told BBC television in an interview released Saturday.In 2013, Putin signed off on a hugely controversial law banning the promotion or display of homosexuality in front of minors.Russia has banned same-sex marriage, and opposes support for equal rights for homosexuals, often calling such efforts “propaganda”.Homophobia remains widespread in the country, and almost no public figures have come out as gay.John, who has …read more
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