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While there's a ton of terrible shit happening in our current timeline, there's also enough absurd shit to make it entertaining. Russia recently appointed somebody to try to improve the relations between itself and the United States. Who, you ask, did Russia tap for such an important task? Steven Seagal:

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has made U.S. actor Steven Seagal its special representative for Russian-U.S. humanitarian ties. The role is meant to deepen cultural, art, and youth ties between the two countries.

Russian president Vladimir Putin gave Seagal, 66, a Russian passport in 2016. Putin said he hoped his appointment as a special representative would serve as a symbol of improving ties between Moscow and Washington, Reuters reported on Saturday.

I'm not sure if this is meant to be a serious attempt on Russia's behalf or a joke at the United States' expense. Either way, it's hilarious.