Steven Seagal: Our man in Moscow?

The '90s action star's latest mission: Hanging with Vladimir Putin and hooking up U.S. lawmakers with Russian officials

Steven Seagal and Russian President Vladimir Putin
(Image credit: REUTERS/Aleksey Nikolskyi/RIA Novosti)

Steven Seagal is an actor, energy-drink maker, dancehall singer, ponytail-haver, and, now, cultural ambassador to Russia.

Seagal, star of Above the Law, Under Siege, and Out for Justice, is apparently tight with President Vladimir Putin, who is also known for his excessive displays of manliness. "Putin and Seagal have long been friends, and they regularly meet each other," Putin's spokesperson said shortly after the two were seen lunching and watching a judo match together.

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