Elton John Preaches Message Of LGBT Tolerance For The 'New Ukraine'
Speaking in Kiev before an audience of prominent politicians, businessmen and diplomats, Elton John urged Ukraine to protect gay rights and embrace tolerance of LGBT people.
The gay British rock star delivered the keynote address at the Yalta European Strategy Summit, a prominent annual conference in Eastern Europe. The Associated Press reported John told the audience policies “designed to repress LGBT citizens … hinder economic development.”