Ovechkin fronts Putin-backed campaign video ahead of Russia's parliamentary election
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NHL star Alexander Ovechkin appears in a United Russia campaign video backing Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia’s parliamentary elections, highlighting the ongoing use of celebrity athletes for domestic political messaging; the Capitals say his participation was requested by Russia and note he has stepped back from politics since the 2022 invasion.
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