Steven Seagal Echoes Kremlin Propaganda While Accepting Russian Honor
The actor received the Order of Friendship from Vladimir Putin and repeated unsubstantiated claims about Ukraine.
Overview
- Seagal was awarded Russia’s Order of Friendship for his contributions to international cultural cooperation.
- During his acceptance speech, he accused Ukraine of various forms of trafficking and other crimes without evidence.
- Seagal claimed the West financed the ongoing conflict and warned of a potential World War III.
- He has a history of supporting Putin, including receiving a Russian passport and attending the president’s inauguration.
- Seagal's role as a special envoy for Russia has been largely symbolic, serving more as a public supporter of Putin.