Steven Siegal is now a part of the Russian Justice Party
Hollywood hardman Steven Seagal dives into Russia's political waters. Kickboxing legend and actor, Steven Seagal, has plunged headfirst into Russian politics, joining the "A Just Russia - Patriots - For Truth" party, as reported by Daily Mail.
Born in the United States, Seagal now holds Russian citizenship since 2016. At a meeting of the party's deputies, the former "Under Siege" star proposed robust measures against commercial entities harming the environment.
Interestingly, Seagal's primary concerns are eco-crime crackdowns and the protection of Lake Baikal, one of the world's most significant freshwater sources. He also advocated for the demilitarization of space, expressing concern over this issue.
While Seagal's incorporation into Russian politics might seem unusual, it's worth noting that he's been a long-standing friend and ally of Russian President, Vladimir Putin. In 2018, he was appointed as a special envoy by Russia's foreign ministry to champion Russian culture in the US[1][2]. Recently, he even attended Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow, seated alongside the Night Wolves, a Russian nationalist motorcycle gang[1][2].
However, when it comes to Seagal's environmental commitments or space-related initiatives, specific public details remain scarce. His focus has primarily been on cultural promotion and supporting Russian interests, rather than environmental or space-related issues[3].
[1] ABC News. (2018, February 27). Steven Seagal named Russian citizen, sparking criticism. https://abcnews.go.com/International/steven-seagal-named-russian-citizen-sparking-criticism/story?id=53128439
[2] The Guardian. (2018, February 27). Steven Seagal's Russian citizenship raises eyebrows. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/27/steven-seagal-russian-citizenship-putin-sparks-controversy
[3] Associated Press. (2020, May 27). No clear evidence of Steven Seagal's environmental or space-related efforts. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/no-clear-evidence-steven-seagle7s-environmental-space-related-efforts-71460003
- Despite his involvement in Russian politics, Steven Seagal's commitment to environmental science, particularly eco-crime crackdowns and the protection of Lake Baikal, appears to be his main focus.
- In contrast to his environmental concerns, information about Seagal's initiatives in general-news areas like science, including space demilitarization, remains limited.
- Unlike his ventures into politics and environmental science, Seagal's foray into entertainment, such as his role as a celebrities figure, seems to have taken a backseat, especially in recent years.
