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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What was Steven Seagal doing at Vladimir Putin's big Victory Day celebration? Here's what reports are saying
Steven Seagal, a long-time supporter of Vladimir Putin and now a Russian citizen, attended Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow, marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat. He was seen alongside the Night Wolves biker club, drawing attention amidst a display of military strength. Oliver Stone, another prominent figure from American cinema, also attended the parade. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What role does Seagal play in Russian politics now? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who else from the West showed up in Moscow? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What happened at this year's Victory Day parade? FAQs American actor Steven Seagal was seen at Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow, seated alongside the Night Wolves biker club The Hollywood star, who has been a close friend of Vladimir Putin , appeared on state television briefly, drawing attention amidst a show of military might and tense geopolitical 1990s Hollywood action star was featured in state-controlled footage of the parade. The parade marked the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat, with world leaders and sophisticated Russian weaponry on Seagal was one of the guests who stood out from the crowd as dozens of world leaders who support Russia gathered in Moscow to honour its military, according to state the state media outlet Izvestia's coverage of Russia's Victory Day, Seagal made a brief appearance in close-up between shots of armoured vehicles thundering down the cobbled streets close to the Kremlin, as per a report by Business the weekend, a different video of the movie martial artist navigating the crowd on Friday also went viral on social to a Moscow-based report by the French news agency Agence France-Presse, Seagal was spotted sitting close to the Night Wolves, a Russian nationalist motorcycle who became a citizen of Russia in 2016, has been outspoken in his support for Moscow and has been a long-time supporter of Russian President Vladimir order to promote Russian culture in the United States, Russia's foreign ministry appointed Seagal as a special representative in 2018. Seagal continued to openly support the Kremlin following its invasion of wasn't the only well-known figure from American cinema who went to the parade on Friday. Photographers at the event included Oliver Stone , a three-time Oscar winner and the director of a four-hour documentary about Putin, as per a report by Business participation in the parade demonstrates how Russia aimed to increase the event's opulence in honour of the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's World War II surrender.A few world leaders, primarily from nations in central Asia and eastern Europe, had shown up to watch the Moscow put on a show for the approximately two dozen leaders who attended, including Xi Jinping of China, on Ukraine threatened Moscow with multiple waves of attempted drone strikes that temporarily closed nearby airports, the parade was supposed to be a show of Russia's military might and year, Russia aimed to restore its military grandeur in its previously subdued Victory Day appearance of contemporary tanks, fighter jets, and drones made that clear. Su-25 fighter jets roared over central Moscow with coloured smoke, while modern T-90 main battle tanks, Tornado-S multiple rocket launchers, and Iskander and Yars ballistic missiles wheeled past a raft of cameras on the attack drones were also included in the procession for the first time, as per a report by Business is a known Putin supporter who was invited as part of Russia's cultural Night Wolves, a Russian nationalist group with ties to the Kremlin.
Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Steven Seagal attends Victory Day parade amid deepening ties with Russia and unresolved US legal issues
American actor and martial artist Steven Seagal attended Russia's Victory Day military parade on May 9, 2025, in Moscow, where he was seen seated with the pro-Kremlin motorcycle group, the Night Wolves. The parade, marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II, featured more than 10,000 troops and was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin alongside world leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. American actor Steven Seagal spotted in Moscow attending Victory Day military parade, hosted by Putin. — Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 11, 2025 Seagal, a longtime ally of Putin, received Russian citizenship in 2016 and reportedly moved to Moscow in 2021 according to The Independent. His relocation followed legal troubles in the United States, where the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused him of failing to disclose payments for promoting a cryptocurrency. In 2021, a U.S. judge authorised the SEC to collect $200,000 in penalties from Seagal after he only partially settled the fine. According to reports, neither Seagal nor his representatives appeared in court in response to repeated SEC demands. Over the years, Seagal has been appointed to symbolic roles by the Russian government, including Special Envoy for U.S.-Russia humanitarian relations. In 2023, Putin awarded him the Order of Friendship for his contributions to cultural diplomacy. Seagal, who has Russian ancestry, has publicly embraced his identity, stating, 'I am one million percent Russian.' The Under Siege star also attended Putin's fifth inauguration in 2024 and released a documentary titled In the Name of Justice, where he voiced support for Russia and said he was ready to 'fight and die' for President Putin.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steven Seagal appeared at Putin's big Victory Day celebration next to a biker gang
Russia's previously toned-down Victory Day parades aimed to bring back its military splendor this year. That was evident by the appearance of modern tanks, fighter jets, drones, and even Xi Jinping. But it wasn't just military and political leaders in attendance. Steven Seagal showed up too. As dozens of Russia-aligned world leaders gathered in Moscow to pay homage to its military, state media spotted one guest standing out from the crowd — the '90s Hollywood action star, Steven Seagal. Between shots of armored vehicles rumbling down the cobbled streets near the Kremlin, Seagal appeared briefly in a close-up during state media outlet Izvestia's coverage of Russia's Victory Day. A separate clip of the movie martial artist moving through the crowd on Friday also circulated on social media over the weekend. The French news agency Agence France-Presse reported from Moscow that Seagal was seen sitting near a Russian nationalist biker gang called the Night Wolves. Seagal, a longtime friend of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, has been vocal about his support for Moscow and gained Russian citizenship in 2016. Russia's foreign ministry made Seagal a special representative in 2018 to promote Russian culture to the US, and he continued to publicly align himself with the Kremlin after it invaded Ukraine. He wasn't the only US movie personality to attend Friday's parade. Oliver Stone, a three-time Oscar-winning director who's made a four-hour documentary about Putin, was also photographed at the event. Stone has also often praised Putin, calling the latter a "great leader" in a May 2023 interview with The Guardian. The director was photographed shaking Putin's hand during a reception for foreign leaders on Friday. Their appearance at the parade marks how Russia sought to elevate the grandeur of this year's event for the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender in World War II. The last two years' Victory Day parades had featured scaled-back processions, largely believed to be due to Russia conserving resources such as tanks and aircraft for the war. A few world leaders — mostly from eastern European and central Asian states — had appeared to watch the event. On Friday, however, Moscow put on a full show for roughly two dozen leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, in attendance. Iskander and Yars ballistic missiles, Tornado-S multiple rocket launchers, and modern T-90 main battle tanks wheeled past a raft of cameras on the street, and Su-25 fighter jets roared over central Moscow with colored smoke. Also featured in the procession for the first time were Russian attack drones, which have become the Kremlin's staple weapons in the war. The days leading up to the parade, meant to be a demonstration of Russia's strength and confidence in its military, saw Ukraine threatening Moscow with several waves of attempted drone strikes that forced nearby airports to close temporarily. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned world leaders earlier that week that they could face risk by attending the Victory Day parade. "Our position is very simple for all countries travelling to Russia on May 9: We cannot be held responsible for what happens on the territory of the Russian Federation," Zelenskyy said. During the actual parade, Russia cut off internet access in central Moscow and said it had stepped up measures to counter potential drone threats. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Steven Seagal appeared at Putin's big Victory Day celebration next to a biker gang
As dozens of Russia-aligned world leaders gathered in Moscow to pay homage to its military, state media spotted one guest standing out from the crowd — the '90s Hollywood action star, Steven Seagal. Between shots of armored vehicles rumbling down the cobbled streets near the Kremlin, Seagal appeared briefly in a close-up during state media outlet Izvestia's coverage of Russia's Victory Day. A separate clip of the movie martial artist moving through the crowd on Friday also circulated on social media over the weekend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eva_Nina1 (@kotaevamaria) The French news agency Agence France-Presse reported from Moscow that Seagal was seen sitting near a Russian nationalist biker gang called the Night Wolves. Seagal, a longtime friend of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, has been vocal about his support for Moscow and gained Russian citizenship in 2016. Russia's foreign ministry made Seagal a special representative in 2018 to promote Russian culture to the US, and he continued to publicly align himself with the Kremlin after it invaded Ukraine. He wasn't the only US movie personality to attend Friday's parade. Oliver Stone, a three-time Oscar-winning director who's made a four-hour documentary about Putin, was also photographed at the event. Stone has also often praised Putin, calling the latter a "great leader" in a May 2023 interview with The Guardian. The director was photographed shaking Putin's hand during a reception for foreign leaders on Friday. Their appearance at the parade marks how Russia sought to elevate the grandeur of this year's event for the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender in World War II. The last two years' Victory Day parades had featured scaled-back processions, largely believed to be due to Russia conserving resources such as tanks and aircraft for the war. A few world leaders — mostly from eastern European and central Asian states — had appeared to watch the event. On Friday, however, Moscow put on a full show for roughly two dozen leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, in attendance. Iskander and Yars ballistic missiles, Tornado-S multiple rocket launchers, and modern T-90 main battle tanks wheeled past a raft of cameras on the street, and Su-25 fighter jets roared over central Moscow with colored smoke. Also featured in the procession for the first time were Russian attack drones, which have become the Kremlin's staple weapons in the war. The days leading up to the parade, meant to be a demonstration of Russia's strength and confidence in its military, saw Ukraine threatening Moscow with several waves of attempted drone strikes that forced nearby airports to close temporarily. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned world leaders earlier that week that they could face risk by attending the Victory Day parade. "Our position is very simple for all countries travelling to Russia on May 9: We cannot be held responsible for what happens on the territory of the Russian Federation," Zelenskyy said. During the actual parade, Russia cut off internet access in central Moscow and said it had stepped up measures to counter potential drone threats.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Small rallies as Russians mark 80th anniversary of WWII end in Berlin
Russia's ambassador to Germany, Sergei Nechayev, on Friday laid wreaths at Soviet memorials in Berlin to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, while pro-Ukrainian and pro-Russian groupings held rallies. Nechayev visited both the huge Soviet memorial in Treptower Park, in the former East Berlin, and the site in Tiergarten near the Brandenburg Gate, which was part of the city's western sector. In Russia, the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany is commemorated on May 9, while in Europe the war's end is celebrated on May 8. The Russian ambassador was accompanied by representatives of other states that were once Soviet republics, as well as bodyguards. He later hosted a reception at the Russian embassy. Among the attendees were several current and former lawmakers from Germany including former GDR head of state Egon Krenz, former Left Party chairman Klaus Ernst who is now part of the new BSW party, and Sevim Dagdelen, also formerly of the Left Party. The diplomat wore a St George's ribbon on his lapel, which is considered a symbol of Russian nationalism. The Berlin police had banned the wearing of the ribbon, as well as the display of other pro-Russian flags and symbols, near the Soviet memorials but diplomats and veterans of the Allied powers of World War II are exempt from these restrictions. The ambassador's actions came as Russian President Vladimir Putin marked the anniversary of the war's end with a massive military parade in Moscow. Pro-Russian biker group present Some members of the pro-Russian Night Wolves biker gang were also seen at the Treptow memorial. A small group laid a wreath there in the morning. Following police instructions, they removed their vests with insignia, according to a police spokeswoman. They were due to gather at the other memorial, in Tiergarten, later in the day, but later, most cancelled their plans after speaking with the police. The Night Wolves, seen as extreme nationalists, are considered supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Only some 50 headed to the city centre and laid wreaths at the memorial. They then planned to go to the Treptower Park memorial, a police spokeswoman said. She noted the police would be there through until the evening to prevent any disturbances. Isolated protests over war Ukrainian supporters protested against Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in front of the embassy on Unter den Linden, at Treptower Park and at the Soviet memorial near the Brandenburg Gate. Meanwhile around 1,200 people took part in a pro-Russian demonstration at the memorial in Tiergarten, police said. Split up into smaller groups, the demonstrators laid flowers at the memorial. A police cordon prevented clashes with a small group of Ukrainian demonstrators, according to the police, who noted the pro-Russian demonstrators mostly complied with the ban on flags, symbols and slogans.
