The Kremlin on Tuesday
denied Elton John's claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin
had called him following the British pop singer's criticism of
Moscow's stance on gay rights.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov, however, says Putin
would be willing to discuss the rights of sexual minorities if
Elton John requested a meeting.
Earlier on Tuesday Elton John thanked Putin on his
Instagram account for "reaching out" with a phone call and said
he looked forward to "meeting with you face-to-face to discuss
LGBT equality in Russia".
The singer recently said Putin's position on gay rights
was "ridiculous" and asked to have a chat with him over a cup of
tea.
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