American actor Steven Seagal has visited the Crimea in Sevastopol and gave a detailed interview about his position on Russia and Ukraine. Chief editor of “Ukraine.ru” Alena Berezovskaya questioned Steven Seagal about what he thinks about the Crimea, Russia, Ukraine and America.
The Crimea, Sevastopol city, the hotel “Aquamarine”. A light breeze reaches with the Black sea. We sit on small couches among huge boulders sand beige, admire the unique Crimean nature and ease talking. My interlocutors are Steven Seagal and Mikhail Shurygin; in Russia they are widely known. Despite the fact that both of them are directly related to the art the conversation which we have today almost no concern, no movies, no music. We’re talking about Crimea, Russia, Ukraine and America: in a word it’s about politics.
“Sevastopol is the wonderful city. The city with the great Russian history that pervades every fortress, every house, the stones on the embankment,” shares her impressions of Sevastopol Steven.
To my surprise he knows the history well and he touches on the theme of the Second World War.
“Very few Americans represent the scale of the battles on the fronts of hostilities; they do not know that over 20 million Russians were killed in this war. I think that its outcome would have been radically different if not as a sacrificial contribution of Russia. The world is like now only thanks to the victories of the Russians in the Second World War, including here.”
Yes, indeed, these places are witness of the heroic glory of Russian arms, Russian spirit! The Second World War had begun here on June, 22 in 1941. Early in the morning sleeping city, military garrisons and the port had been bombed. And then there was the heroic defense until the last drop of blood.
The conversation goes smoothly from past to present. Men speak of the relationship between Russia-Ukraine-America.
I ask the question: Do you think that the current situation could lead to the Third World War?
Steven Seagal frowns. He clearly believes that women should not think about wars.
“Indeed, such things can easily escalate into a real escalation,” slowly actor says in a hoarse baritone.
Steven is in silent a little then stares us in the eye and continues: “Why will the Russian President simply not put an end to these endless dirty charges of your country? He has everything for it! This game is in scope in General is very, very dangerous. All of these innuendos are not only stupid, but also they are not thought out in their consequences.” “Innuendo” is it about the West’s attempts to drag Russia into the war.
Stephen has long been known for his support of Putin’s policies. Because of this, his three concerts in Europe were already canceled. To verify the rumors I asked him a provocative question: “What do you think about the fact that some Western media accused President Putin’s attack on Ukraine?”
“It is remarkable for its stupidity and limited, dirty insinuations.” And he stressed: “Insinuation”.
Steven loves his country, and it shows. He is a true American. However, it is felt in him the similarity with Russian guys. It is simplicity in communication, openness, courage and willingness to support those who are unjustly turned the world and trying to make the guilty innocent.
“Such political wars not bring less trouble than a real battle. Personally I’m against the deterioration of relations between the West and the East; absolutely do not agree with the necessity of applying any sanctions. And it is not because I’m “for Russia” or “for America”… I sincerely wish that the world “puppeteers” finally realized the awful consequences which are bound to conduct such political “dirty” games.”
He is big, brave and strong, and he skillfully maneuvers in slippery political terms.
“Not condemning anyone in the current story, I, however, condemn all that is happening now in this world,” end Steven.
I smile to myself. Can I ask him a question about the Donbas? And I take a risk: “I have to admit, I am one of the multimillion’ army of your fans. In the first place it is because you are a great actor, martial arts master and a real man. But even more, I respect you for the courage of your position regarding Russia. I want to thank you for your support of our Russian people at this difficult time, and it’s worth a lot. Today from Ukraine (where I was born) the information came that Donetsk is surrounded. You cannot answer this question, but I couldn’t it sound: “Do you support the rebels in Donbas?”
Steven apparently was expecting this question from me.
“I love Russia as well as native America. As I said, all my American friends love their Russian friends. And our Russian friends love American friends. We love each other. And it hurts that someone somewhere at the top needs to wage war. We as ordinary people want peace. In my opinion, the balance of power in the world is that Russia and America just can’t be brothers. This is what the people of both countries want. This is what I’m saying at all ethers whenever possible. It is tragic that against the civilian population and defenders of their land abandoned well-armed and financially secure military battalions of security forces and the army. The outcome of all these events can be very poor.”
He didn’t answer my question directly. But later on the stage of the bike show “Night wolves” Steven Seagal has performed under the flags of the Donetsk People’s Republic.
In the Crimea during my visit I talked with many Americans. They were mostly bikers and rock musicians. In political conversations, they expressed dissatisfaction with the internal policy of the American authorities. “We have the clan’s management system which is actively developed. All branches of government are increasingly dominated by “Blacks”. The United States is not engaged in domestic policies. They are fixated on the external domination, destroy the states and create wars. At the same time they are trying to make themselves as peace-loving democrats, believing that we believe in it. But Americans are smart people. And we know that’s a lie,” resent colleagues of Mr. Seagal.
But in the American media there is a different picture. “How do you feel about Barack Obama?” I ask them the question.
“This is devil and a hypocrite,” leaning towards me, in a whisper says one of them.
During our conversation Stephen told one interesting story — as Margaret Thatcher, one of the most influential Prime Ministers of Great Britain, was alone against their own allies, when she decided to go against the EU. She didn’t want the UK has been a member of the European Union. Steven wanted to bring me to think how dangerous it is to go against the political system, which is a priori stronger opponent. It was said by the man who openly declares that Vladimir Putin has every right to protect their people in Ukraine and who calls him “one of the great living world leaders”.
I don’t know what would have happened if it hadn’t been for people like Steven Seagal, willing to go against public opinion. He is one of the few public people who state in all media: “What is happening in Ukraine is a tragedy”. I enjoyed his character and assessment of the events in Kiev: “I have said and will say it again: the government was democratically elected and if people in Ukraine wanted the change of power, it was possible to do it the legitimate way. Why to kill each other, to burn the city for?” And I fully agree with him.
