Ovechkin stands by appearance in Putin-backed political campaign ad: ‘I’m Russian’
The Washington Capitals captain said he’s for ‘peace and love’
Ovechkin stands by appearance in Putin-backed political campaign ad: ‘I’m Russian’
The Washington Capitals captain said he’s for ‘peace and love’ Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.
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‘I’m Russian’: NHL star Ovechkin defends Putin ad appearance
Washington Capitals captain under fire for appearing in an election campaign video for Putin's United Russia party.
Alexander Ovechkin backs Putin party in campaign video
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.
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