Vladimir Putin talks to the Andrew Marr Show

Vladimir Putin has said he would meet with high profile gay campaigners such as Sir Ian McKellan and Sir Elton John to discuss Russia's ban on gay "propaganda".

He said: "I am not prejudiced in any way... I would definitely talk to them."

In an exclusive interview with The Andrew Marr Show, President Putin also discussed Scottish independence and Europe.

You can watch The Andrew Marr Show in full on the BBC iPlayer