Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin appears in pro-Putin ad

NHL star Ovechkin appears in campaign video for Putin’s party

Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a political ad this week for the ruling United Russia Party, a group aligned with President Vladimir Putin. The 40-year-old Capitals captain was spotted in the background of the video which promoted the United Russia Party ahead of Russia’s parliamentary election. He stood alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei…

Sep 15, 2026

NHL Star Alex Ovechkin Defends Appearance in Pro-Putin Video: ‘I Support My Country’

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin said Thursday that he supports Russia after appearing in a video promoting President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. “I’m Russian. I support my country.” Ovechkin said when asked during The post NHL Star Alex Ovechkin Defends Appearance in Pro-Putin Video: ‘I Support My Country’ appeared first on Breitbart .

Sep 18, 2026

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin appears in pro-Putin ad

Washington Capitals superstar and captain Alex Ovechkin has appeared in a campaign advertisement for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. Ovechkin, a Moscow native and Russian citizen, appeared alongside several prominent pro-Kremlin figures in campaign videos published by the Russian business newspaper Vedomosti. Among those featured with Ovechkin […]

Sep 15, 2026