Dive summary:
- Russia is looking to Steven Seagal to be the new face of its weapons industry as it competes for the top spot in the world arms market.
- Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Seagal may be involved in a new international marketing campaign to promote the Degtarev arms plant; the prime minister accompanied Seagal on a recent visit to the plant.
- Seagal is popular among Russians and the actor also met with President Vladimir Putin in March.
From the article:
"'You're ready to fight American (manufacturers) with your teeth and your intellect, and if Americans are prepared to promote and support you, that says we're learning new ways to work on corporate warfare markets,' Rogozin said."
