Actor Steven Seagal, who once praised Vladimir Putin as a “great world leader,” was recently seen in Russia visiting the victims of the Moscow terror attack. The 71-year-old former Hollywood star visited the National Medical and Surgical Centre where he met with three victims and expressed his gratitude for their courage and perseverance. Through a post on the health ministry’s Telegram account, he condemned the tragic event and expressed his belief that Russia would set an example for the world that such acts of violence cannot go unpunished.
Seagal thanked the doctors for their swift response and expressed relief that the patients were doing well and on the road to recovery. Last year, Putin honored Seagal with a top state award for his international humanitarian and cultural contributions. The actor, who is known for his martial arts skills, has been a supporter of Moscow’s actions, including the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and has joined a pro-Kremlin party in 2021. He also visited a Russian-controlled region of eastern Ukraine last year and met with a separatist leader, leading to Ukraine banning him from entering the country for five years due to national security concerns.
Seagal’s ties to Russia and his public support for Putin have generated both praise and criticism, highlighting the complex relationship between politics, celebrity, and international relations.