Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 1999 until 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
Gay artist flies giant rainbow flag in Russia to send a message to Vladimir Putin
Alexander Donskoy, the former mayor of Arkhangelsk, made headlines when he lifted dozens of rainbow-coloured balloons in Manezhnaya Square.
It was a direct response to President Vladimir Putin, who recently criticised foreign embassies for hanging rainbow flags outside their buildings for Pride Month.
Russian politician Ekaterina Lakhova thought it “indirectly” promoted homosexuality in children. After a flag was raised outside the US embassy in June, Putin said it “revealed something about the people that work there,” adding: “It’s no big deal though.
We have spoken about this many times, and our position is clear. “Yes, we passed a law banning the propaganda of homosexuality among minors.
