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Ovechkin Addresses Putin Ad Controversy: "I Support Russia, Not Pro-War"

NHL star Alex Ovechkin faces criticism for appearing in a Vladimir Putin political ad, stating he supports "what's happening in Russia" but hopes for a swift end to the conflict with Ukraine.

·Sep 17, 2026·via ESPN
Ovechkin Addresses Putin Ad Controversy: "I Support Russia, Not Pro-War"

Alex Ovechkin is drawing criticism after appearing in a TV ad for Vladimir Putin's political party, but the NHL's career goal-scoring leader says he only "supports what's happening in Russia" and hopes the war with Ukraine will end soon.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/49965058/ovechkin-says-supports-russia-not-pro-war)._

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