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.

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.