Associated Press
Hes been “Under Seige” and “Above The Law,” not to mention “Hard To Kill” and “Out For A Kill.” But now Steven Seagal has been named by Russias Foreign Ministry for a different purpose – hes now a special representative for Russian-U.S. humanitarian ties, a role designed to deepen cultural, art and youth ties between the two countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a Russian passport to the US actor in 2016, and now Seagal will expand his ties, serving as a goodwill ambassador. He will receive no salary, the Ministry said, adding, “Its a case of peoples diplomacy intersecting with traditional diplomacy.”
Seagals new role was noted by Kremlin-backed TV station RT, who noted Seagal as welcoming the appointment.
“Ive always had a very strong desire to do all I can to help improve Russian-American relations,” RT quoted Seagal. “I have worked tirelessly in this direction for many years unofficially and I am now very grateful for the opportunity to do the same thing officially.”
While Seagal is popular in Russia, he has been accused in the US of sexual misconduct.
In March of this year, two women who previously accused Steven Seagal of rape and sexual assault stepped forward to offer more detailed accounts of the actors alleged misconduct. Los Angeles attorney Lisa Bloom told reporters in a press conference that she will represent former Dutch model Faviola Dadis and one-time aspiring actress Regina Simons as they seek justice.
Actresses Juliana Margulies and Pamela Anderson have also complained about Seagals conduct during auditions.
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