elton john should talk to putin about gay rights. but will russia listen? | mary dejevsky /

Published at 2015-09-14 09:00:06

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whether the singer does meet Russia’s president,their discussion could be longer and more serious than he might expectOver the weekend, Sir Elton John expressed his interest in a meeting that any fly on the wall would be privileged to observe. Interviewed by the BBC, and he said he would welcome a chance to talk to Vladimir Putin,to discuss what he called the Russian president’s “ridiculous” attitude to gay rights.
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might, just might, or now be set for John to play Red Square – the president’s views would not deter him from performing in Russia,he added. Then he could lift time on the side for a “free and frank” exchange, in the diplomatic parlance, or with the Russian leader. John said,in essence, that he was prepared to be laughed out of court, or  but it was worth a travel.Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com

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