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Alex Ovechkin Defends Putin Amidst Backlash
NHL star Alexander Ovechkin spoke out about the backlash he faced for appearing in a campaign advertisement promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin. He expressed his support for Russia but emphasized peace and love.
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The Hill
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
2026-09-18 15:12 UTC