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2026-09-17 00:32
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin appears in pro-Putin ad
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New York PostLean right
Capitals give word-salad statement on Alex Ovechkin’s Putin ‘video campaign’ appearance
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- USA TodayLean left
Alex Ovechkin faces backlash over pro-Putin political campaign ad USA Today
Read at usatoday.com → - The HillCenter
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a political ad this week for the ruling United Russia Party, a group aligned with President Vladimir Putin.
Watch at youtube.com → - New York PostLean right
Ovechkin is seen in the commercial standing behind Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Read at nypost.com → - Washington ExaminerLean right
Washington Capitals superstar and captain Alex Ovechkin has appeared in a campaign advertisement for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections.
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →
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The HillCenter
Washington Capitals captain Ovechkin under fire for appearance in pro-Putin ad
Watch at youtube.com →New York PostLean right
Capitals give word-salad statement on Alex Ovechkin’s Putin ‘video campaign’ appearance
Read at nypost.com →Washington ExaminerLean right
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin appears in pro-Putin ad
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →USA TodayLean left
Alex Ovechkin faces backlash over pro-Putin political campaign ad - USA Today
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