Ovechkin’s pro-Putin video pulls politics into hockey spotlight
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Russian hockey star Alexander Ovechkin appears in a United Russia campaign video backing Putin, raising questions about his claim of not being in politics and sparking debate over the political implications for the Capitals, the NHL, and fans.
- Alex Ovechkin claims he’s ‘not in politics’. His pro-Putin video says the opposite The Guardian
- Alex Ovechkin defends pro-Putin video appearance: ‘I support my country’ The Washington Post
- Alex Ovechkin says he supports Russia but is 'not pro-war' ESPN
- GOP congressman takes up Alex Ovechkin appearance in Russian campaign ad with NHL WTOP News
- Latvia bars NHL’s Ovechkin, Trump Jr. wedding benefactor from entering country The Hill
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