Atelevision network owned byRussia's Defence Ministry has made an official offer to the recently sacked Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson.

The network, called “Zvezda” proposed Clarkson to present a Russian version of the popular BBC car show in a letter, written to him on Thursday:

“The Russian Armed Forces Broadcasting Company ZVEZDA expresses deep honour toyou andkindly asks forcooperation. We would like toinvite you tobe apresenter ofmotoring show onour TV Channel inMoscow."

Earlier this week an odious Russian minister Vitaly Milonov, known as the key initiator ofthe controversial “gay propaganda laws”, had suggested that Clarkson would be welcomed in Russia.

"It is regrettable to see such honest and highly principled journalists being sacked”, said Milonov, adding that he will personally aid the British presenter's job hunt in Russia.

AClarkson spokesperson told thenetwork thepresenter was considering theoffer, adding that talks were planned inMoscow atthe start ofApril.