Capitals star Alex Ovechkin says he supports Russia but is 'for peace and love'
Alex Ovechkin, an NHL star and all-time leading goal scorer, appeared in an advertisement supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin and his party. He subsequently stated that he supports Russia as his country. Latvia then banned him from entering the country in response to the ad. Ovechkin later discussed the video and said he supports Russia but opposes war, though the video had included a message from Russia's foreign minister blaming Ukraine for the invasion.
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4 developments- Sep 15Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
- Sep 17'I'm Russian, and I support my country,' Ovechkin says after appearing in campaign ad for Putin's party
- Sep 18Only center coverage:Latvia bars NHL's Ovechkin, Trump Jr. wedding benefactor from entering country
- Sep 18NHL star Alex Ovechkin discusses appearing in video with Putin, says he supports Russia but not war
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3 viewpointsNHL star Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party
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Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
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NHL star Alex Ovechkin discusses appearing in video with Putin, says he supports Russia but not war
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Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
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7 articlesAlex Ovechkin claims he’s ‘not in politics’. His pro-Putin video says the opposite
'I'm Russian, and I support my country,' Ovechkin says after appearing in campaign ad for Putin's party
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