Alex Ovechkin Addresses Role in Video Backing Putin’s United Russia Party

"My home is Russia" - Alex Ovechkin addresses his appearance in Vladimir Putin's campaign ad

Alex Ovechkin has spoken about his appearance in a United Russia campaign video, saying he plans to return to Russia with his family once his NHL career is over.

Alex Ovechkin addresses role in video backing Putin’s United Russia party

By Field Level Media Sep 17 (Field Level Media) - Alex Ovechkin said he agreed to appear in a video in support of Russian president Vladimir Putin's United Russia party because he supported his country, while also insisting he is "full of peace and lov...

Alex Ovechkin defends pro-Putin video appearance: ‘I support my country’

The Capitals captain, who turned 41 on Thursday ahead of his 22nd NHL season, recently appeared in a campaign video for United Russia.

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Ovechkin defends decision to appear in Putin-backed campaign video

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin defended his decision Thursday to appear in a campaign video tied to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s political party.

Alex Ovechkin walks away from pressing interview with ESPN about United Russia video

Following his media availability on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin briefly took pointed questions from ESPN’s Robert Klemko before walking away. A former Washington Post reporter, Klemko has filed stories from Ukraine about pending war crimes prosecutions, collaborators, and bootstrapping drone warfare. His questions about Ovechkin’s appearance in a United Russia commercial were more assertive than the player