The actor is known as a lover of Russia. In 2013, he called Russian President Vladimir Putin “a friend whom I consider a brother.” In 2017, Seagal was banned from entering Ukraine for five years for committing “dangerous actions” that made him a threat to national security. In May 2021, Seagal joined A Just Russia – Patriots – For Truth, a party that supports the Kremlin.
–
He also makes striking statements about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. On Thursday, the Russian army invaded Ukraine. Since then, several Ukrainian cities have been attacked and hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have fled. Seagal says that both countries are one big family. “Most Russians have friends and family in both Russia and Ukraine,” said Seagal, who lives in Russia. The actor hopes that both countries will come to a “peaceful solution”. “I hope they can live on in peace.” Online, the actor is now getting the wind for his statements.
–
