Images and videos purporting to show the American actor on the frontlines have been spreading on social media.
Several purported news reports and videos on Youtube are being shared on social media, claiming to show veteran Hollywood star Steven Seagal participating in Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. The Claim A screenshot of a purported CNN tweet, shared, among others, by Joe Rogan, appears to suggest that U.S. actor Steven Seagal has been «spotted by intelligence agencies» fighting alongside Russian troops near the Hostomel military airfield recently captured by the Russians. Though the controversial comedian appears to have shared the image as a joke, it has since received more than 240,000 likes and has been shared in earnest by other users on Instagram and other social media. Similarly, a Youtube video clip from a Sky News report has been shared, captioned «Steven Seagal spotted fighting in Ukraine,» featuring a tall man with black hair and a ponytail, dressed in military gear. Some commentators are also referencing reports that the 69-year-old actor was last known to be living in Moscow, reportedly to escape U.S. tax authorities. The Facts There is no evidence that claims about Steven Seagal’s participation in the Russian invasion of Ukraine are grounded in fact.
