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Sports Star Promotes Political Campaign

Updated 2026-09-17 00:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

NHL star Ovechkin was reportedly asked to film a Putin ad, joining other prominent Russians in supporting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.

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NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says

Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.

2026-09-17 00:08 UTC