Latvia bars NHL’s Ovechkin, Trump Jr. wedding benefactor from entering country
Latvia said the ban is indefinite after Ovechkin appeared in a 32-second ad for United Russia, the Putin-aligned party.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia has taken a decision that has generated a reaction far beyond the diplomatic offices, including the captain of the Washington Capitals and the legend of the world hockey, Alexander Ovečkin, as well as sportsman Umar Kremlin.
A campaign video has consequences for NHL superstar Alexander Owetschkin. The ice hockey player is not allowed to travel to Latvia for an indefinite period of time.
Latvia shuts out NHL superstar Alexander Owetschkin because of an appearance in a Kremlin election video. The ice hockey record scorer has a clear stance on this.
The Foreign Minister announced that Ovechkin has no business in the country.
Latvia banned the entry into the country of Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, a few days after he appeared in a political advertising spot for a party supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin. At the same time, the Russian oligarch close to President Vladimir Putin, who financed part of the ceremony at the wedding of Donald Trump's son, Umar Kremlev, also received an entry ban, The Hill announces.
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