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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin says he supports Russia but is 'for peace and love'

The Hill · September 18, 2026 at 11:12 AM

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin says he supports Russia but is 'for peace and love'

NHL star Alexander Ovechkin spoke out on Thursday about the backlash he is facing for appearing in a campaign advertisement promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin this week.

"I'm Russian.

As soon as I'm done playing hockey I'm gonna live there, my kids are gonna live there," Ovechkin told reporters on Thursday.

"I'm for peace and...

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