President Vladimir Putin has phoned popular singer Elton John to say he would be ready to meet up for a chat after the British singer requested a meeting to discuss his concerns about gay rights in Russia.
Putin's call on Thursday came just a week after a pair of Russian comedians tricked John, 68, into thinking he was talking to Putin on the phone, in a stunt that the entertainer laughed off, while saying he hoped it would highlight discrimination against gay people.
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