Russia names Steven Seagal special envoy to U.S.
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August 5, 2018
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August 5, 2018 10:43 AM EDT
In this Sept. 4, 2015 file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and U.S. actor Steven Seagal shake hands after visiting an oceanarium built on Russky Island, in the Russian Far Eastern port of Vladivostok. Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik, Government Press Service Pool Photo via AP, File
MOSCOW — Russia has appointed action movie star Steven Seagal as a special envoy for humanitarian ties with the United States.
The Foreign Ministry announced the move Saturday on its Facebook page, saying Seagal’s portfolio in the unpaid position would be to “facilitate relations between Russia and the United States in the humanitarian field, including cooperation in culture, arts, public and youth exchanges.”
Seagal is an accomplished martial artist — like Russian President Vladimir Putin. The actor, who was granted Russian citizenship in 2016, has vocally defended the Russian leader’s policies, including Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, and has criticized the U.S. government.
Last year, Ukraine banned Seagal from entering the country for five years, citing national security reasons.
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http://torontosun.com/news/world/russia-names-steven-seagal-special-envoy-to-u-s
Associated Press
More from Associated Press
Published:
August 5, 2018
Updated:
August 5, 2018 10:43 AM EDT
In this Sept. 4, 2015 file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and U.S. actor Steven Seagal shake hands after visiting an oceanarium built on Russky Island, in the Russian Far Eastern port of Vladivostok. Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik, Government Press Service Pool Photo via AP, File
MOSCOW — Russia has appointed action movie star Steven Seagal as a special envoy for humanitarian ties with the United States.
The Foreign Ministry announced the move Saturday on its Facebook page, saying Seagal’s portfolio in the unpaid position would be to “facilitate relations between Russia and the United States in the humanitarian field, including cooperation in culture, arts, public and youth exchanges.”
Seagal is an accomplished martial artist — like Russian President Vladimir Putin. The actor, who was granted Russian citizenship in 2016, has vocally defended the Russian leader’s policies, including Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, and has criticized the U.S. government.
Last year, Ukraine banned Seagal from entering the country for five years, citing national security reasons.
Julianna Marguiles opens up about bizarre Seagal gun incident
Seagal accusers recall alleged sex assaults: ‘I left feeling horrified’
http://torontosun.com/news/world/russia-names-steven-seagal-special-envoy-to-u-s
