Alex Ovechkin on appearing in pro-Vladimir Putin video: 'I'm for peace and love'
Ovechkin has previously expressed his support for the Russian president in the past.
Columbus, Ohio - Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin expressed his support for "peace and love" after being asked about appearing in a pro-Vladimir Putin advertisement during the team's media day. As a Russian citizen living in Moscow with his family during the offseason, Ovechkin stated that he hopes for a peaceful future for both Russia and the United States.
The video also featured Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and former NHL player Viacheslav Fetisov, who shared Ovechkin's desire for peace. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ovechkin had called for an end to the conflict, emphasizing the need for global harmony. Ovechkin, who signed a one-year contract this summer, remains undecided about his future in the NHL but continues to be a prominent figure in Washington, D.C.
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