Elton John mistaken about LGBT rights in Russia: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Elton John is mistaken about the rights of LGBTs in Russia. Putin said he has a lot of respect for the British singer, who he called a genius musician, adding that the Russian government has a ‘relaxed and unprejudiced attitude towards the LGBT community. Putin's remarks came after the artist slammed the Russian leader over the community's problems in the country.