VIDEO : Vladimir Putin Signs Order Making Steven Seagal a Russian Citizen

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an executive order giving actor Steven Seagal Russian citizenship, the Kremlin announced Thursday.
Putin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Seagal ?has been insistent for a long time? in asking to become a Russian citizen, AP reports. ?He is known for his warm feelings to our country, he never made a secret of it, and he?s also a well-known actor, which gave grounds to make him a Russian citizen.? Seagal and Russia have bonded over martial arts?Seagal?s specialty?and through Putin?s push for national athleticism before the Sochi Olympics.