Russian PM ‘unconcerned’ by calls to quit

Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said he was "not concerned" about recent mass protests calling for him to resign. His comments were featured in an interview with Sky News.

"Protests? What protests?," he joked when asked if he thinks the demonstrations will affect his chances of success. "I am not concerned. I think about the people - the ordinary people of Russia."

"Of course I see the protest groups and I think about what I can do with all of our citizens."

Putin is currently touring the country campaigning for the presidential elections.