He noted he plans to return to live in Russia once his NHL career is over.
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NHL star Ovechkin appears in campaign video for Putin's party
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NHL star Alex Ovechkin says he’s ‘for peace and love’ after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party
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Latvia bars Ovechkin after appearance in pro-Putin ad
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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin says he supports Russia but is 'for peace and love'
Capitals star is long-time supporter of Russian leader Ovechkin is NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer , has appeared in a campaign ad for the United Russia party, which supports Vladimir Putin, as he prepares for the new hockey season.
Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. It's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political.
Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. That's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political.
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a political ad this week for the ruling United Russia Party, a group aligned with President Vladimir Putin. The 40-year-old Capitals captain was spotted in the background of the video which promoted the United Russia Party ahead of Russia’s par…
Washington Capitals superstar and captain Alex Ovechkin has appeared in a campaign advertisement for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections.
Russian hockey superstar Alexander Ovechkin, captain of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals, appeared in an election campaign video for President Vladimir Putin’s ruling party, reviving controversy over his support for the Kremlin leader who’s waging war in Ukraine.
NHL star Alexander Ovechkin is facing criticism for an appearance in a campaign advertisement promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the country’s elections this weekend. The episode is just the latest in Ovechkin’s longstanding support for the Russian leader, who has earned widespread …
The video included a message from Russia's foreign minister, which blamed Ukrainians for the invasion of the country. When asked about his appearance in a video with that message, Ovechkin said he is "not pro-war" and hopes the war will "be done soon."
Latvia has barred Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin from entering the country days after he appeared in a political ad for a party backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, has decided to include Alexander Ovechkin and Umar Kremlev on the list of…
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin said Thursday that he supports Russia after appearing in a video promoting President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. “I’m Russian. I support my country.” Ovechkin said when asked during
"I'm Russian, and I support my country. So, as I said, I'm for peace and love," Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin said after appearing in a campaign ad for the United Russia party.
After the NHL star appeared in an ad campaign for United Russia, it’s fair to start pressing about the impact of his stances – even if he doesn’t want to talk about it When Russian launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, reporters asked Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin for his though…
NHL star Alexander Ovechkin spoke out on Thursday about the backlash he is facing for appearing in a campaign advertisement promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. "I'm Russian. As soon as I'm done playing hockey I'm gonna live there, my kids are gonna live there," Ovechkin told report…
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