| Title: | Posts falsely claim Steven Seagal with Russian forces in Ukraine |
| URL: | https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.324778Z |
| Publisher: | AFP |
| Date published: | February 28, 2022 |
| Description: | Social media posts feature an alleged CNN tweet that claims American actor Steven Seagal took up arms alongside Russian special forces in Ukraine. But CNN said the tweet — which includes an image of Seagal in fatigues and carrying a weapon — is fake, and his representatives also rejected the claim, saying the actor wants peace for both countries. |
Posts falsely claim Steven Seagal with Russian forces in Ukraine
Social media posts feature an alleged CNN tweet that claims American actor Steven Seagal took up arms alongside Russian special forces in Ukraine. But CNN said the tweet -- which includes an image of Seagal in fatigues and carrying a weapon -- is fake, and his representatives also rejected the claim, saying the actor wants peace for both countries.
