Steven Seagal

The actor has been a Russian citizen since 2016 and was recommended to be put on a sanctions list for his support of Russia's war efforts.

American politicians call for the country to sanction the actor for "perpetuating Russia's genocidal war in Ukraine."

A company the actor has a stake in plans to build a martial arts center on the land, which was to be the site of a children's cancer rehabilitation facility.

The Hollywood star backed the Kremlin explanation for the attack on the Olenivka prison in the Donetsk region, which killed 53.

Footage of actor Steven Seagal filming in a Donetsk prison has reaffirmed his ties with Russia. Newsweek Fact Check traces the timeline of this relationship.

The Hollywood star is renowned for his pro-Russian stance and was filmed in Olenivka prison where dozens were killed and injured in an attack on July 29.

Vladimir Putin gave the action movie star a Russian passport in 2016 and he has held a role as a go-between for the U.S and Russia.

The 70-year-old Hollywood actor told Putin allies gathered for his birthday that they were "his family."

Steven Seagal has described Ukraine and Russia "as one family" and said he believed an outside entity was spending huge sums on propaganda to provoke the two countries to be at odds with each other.

Images and videos purporting to show the American actor on the frontlines have been spreading on social media.

"Weird Science" star Kelly LeBrock, who was married to Seagal for 9 years, has referred to the actor as a "very sad person."

Actor Steven Seagal recently joined Russia's A Just Russia - Patriots - For Truth party where he will focus on environmental issues.

Seagal and Putin have been close friends for years, and in 2018 the Russian leader tasked the actor with improving ties between Moscow and Washington.

The Hollywood star met Nicolás Maduro, whose country is subject to Western sanctions over a disputed election.

Multiple women have accused Steven Seagal of sexual harassment, assault and rape, allegations he denies.

Seagal threw his hat in the ring to take the reins at Primorye, after a bungled run-off election.

Russia governed Alaska and patches of the Pacific coast as a colonial power and Moscow wants the actor to highlight Moscow's "legacy."

Bitcoiin brand ambassador Steven Seagal was granted Russian citizenship by Putin in 2016.

"Inside Edition" correspondent Lisa Guerrero tells Newsweek the action star propositioned her on the set of a film.

"No weapons just hand to hand," the former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion wrote. "I use boxing he is free to use whatever."

Football players are apparently holding 'the United States of America and the world hostage' with their political views.

The 'Exit Wounds' and 'Hard to Kill' actor already has a Serbian passport.

The actor's visit to Russia comes as he hinted he may obtain Russian citizenship.

The martial arts actor said frequent visits to Russia would suit him.

Bernie Ecclestone, Silvio Berlusconi, Steven Seagal and, perhaps, Donald Trump have joined the ranks of Putin's friends.

The U.S. actor and martial artist will also take part in Aikido training in Serbia.

Seagal, a friend of Putin, has a "big creative palette," according to Nikita Mikhalkov.