9/24/2026
Political Picture · elections
Alexander Ovechkin faces backlash over Putin campaign ad
Filed by Deacon Rift
NHL star Alexander Ovechkin is facing criticism for an appearance in a campaign advertisement promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the country’s elections this weekend. The episode is just the latest in Ovechkin’s long-standing support for the Russian leader, who has earned widespread condemnation from the international community for crimes against humanity going back…
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