Steven Seagal decorated by Vladimir Putin
For many years, Steven Seagal has been most talked about for his escapades as well as his political stances. The actor has notably been accused on several occasions of harassment, rape and sexual assault. He has also approached several authoritarian heads of state such as Alexander Lukashenko, Nicolás Maduro and Vladimir Putin.
On Monday, February 27, 2023, the Russian president presented the actor, also known by the nickname “Nimble Salmon”, with the “Order of Friendship”. A decoration awarded for “his great contribution to the development of international cultural and humanitarian cooperation” according to the official legal website of the Russian government (via The Parisian).
A great admirer of the Russian president
Friends of several years, Vladimir Poutine and Steven Seagal share a passion for martial arts. In 2016, the leader handed over a Russian passport to the actor by Nico AND Trap on the high seasdeclaring that he wants to work for the “normalization” of relations between Russia and the United States.
In August 2023, Steven Seagal lent his support to Denis Pushilin, leader of pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk, Ukraine. A few months later, in October, he stated in a video message recorded on the birthday of who he considers “one of the greatest leaders in the world” :
I really hope and pray that he gets the support, love and respect that he needs. And that all present tribulations will soon end, that we will live in a peaceful world.
Source: Cine Serie
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