Peskov called exaggerated messages about the proposal Segal to become the Consul of Russia

In articles in the American media about the fact that the Russian President Vladimir Putin As if he offered the actor Steven Seagal to become an honorary Consul of Russia, a lot of exaggerations, said press Secretary of Russian leader Dmitry Peskov.




"this material is very much exaggerated and incorrect. And in truth, Segal feels deep sympathy for our country, and in truth, many times he went to see the President and they have a good relationship is that I have the opportunity to assure this material, "- said Peskov, quoted by RIA " Novosti ". According to the American Internet portal Buzzfeed, a few years ago, Putin made the initiative of U.S. President Barack Obama to make a mediator between 2 countries Hollywood actor Steven Seagal. As stated by the magazine, with the proposal of the President of Russia expressed during the meeting with his American counterpart at the conference of the G8 in Lough erne in 2013. The authors refer to the 4 current and former American officials. a link to the publication announced in its own Twitter and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul. Steven Seagal times in the last few years has demonstrated a love for Russia and made no secret that I became a fan of President Vladimir Putin. So, 10 August 2014 Artist tried on a t-shirt with the image of the Russian leader during a concert at the bike show in Sevastopol. After the speech, Segal met with the media and said that he had arrived in the Crimea, because " music brings people together ". First of Segal stated that the mass media of America engaged in political rhetoric and propaganda, it does not hear the statements of Russia on the situation in Ukraine.


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