NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says
Summary
Washington Capitals hockey player Alex Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s party. The team said Ovechkin was asked by his country to participate, and he continues to focus on playing hockey and his role in the community.Key Facts
- Alex Ovechkin is a star player for the Washington Capitals in the NHL.
- He appeared in a campaign video for Putin’s United Russia party before Russia’s elections.
- The Capitals said Ovechkin was asked by his country to take part in the video during a visit to Russia.
- Ovechkin has publicly supported Putin since 2017 and founded the “PutinTeam” social movement.
- He asked for “no more war” after Russia invaded Ukraine but said he is not involved in politics.
- Some fans protested, asking Ovechkin to remove Putin photos from his social media.
- Ovechkin signed a $4.25 million contract to play another season with the Capitals.
- He holds the NHL record with 929 goals in 1,573 games.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
