NHL Star Alex Ovechkin Says He’s ‘for Peace and Love’ After Appearing in ad for Putin-Aligned Party
Ovechkin said he joined the ad because he is Russian and had no hesitation, while reiterating support for peace and his country.
- On Thursday, Alexander Ovechkin addressed his appearance in a political advertisement for United Russia, which is backed by President Vladimir Putin, stating his participation simply boiled down to his nationality.
- The commercial, which features Ovechkin standing behind Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, comes as the hockey star faces renewed scrutiny over his ties to Putin.
- "I'm Russian, and I support my country," Ovechkin said, reiterating his desire for peace and confirming he did not hesitate to participate in the campaign video.
- Returning for his 22nd season with the Washington Capitals, the 41-year-old forward confirmed he plans to live in Russia after retiring, though he remains noncommittal about his future beyond 2026-27.
- Russia's parliamentary election this week includes United Russia and parties supporting Putin, while the only party that opposed the war in Ukraine remains barred from the ballot.
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NHL star Alex Ovechkin says he’s ‘for peace and love’ after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin says he's “for peace and love" after the Russian hockey star appeared in an ad for a party aligned with Vladimir Putin during the offseason. The video for the United Russia party came to light this week, days before ...
‘I’m Russian,’ Ovechkin says about decision to film United Russia ad
Alexander Ovechkin said on Thursday that his decision to appear in a political campaign advertisement for the United Russia party, which is backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, simply boiled down to his nationality.
He told reporters in Washington that he was for peace and love.
Alexander Ovechkin, 41, was in a campaign video for Vladimir Putin's party. Now he defends the decision. "They asked me so I said yes," he says.
Ovechkin on Russian political video: 'I support my country'
The Washington Capitals captain, speaking on his 41st birthday and the opening day of Washington Capitals training camp, said he had no hesitation in making the video for the United Russia Party. "They asked me to do that. I said yes. So, simple as that," Ovechkin said. "I'm Russian. I support my country." The superstar left wing, set to begin his 22nd NHL campaign and 22nd season with Washington, has scored 929 career goals. In April 2025, he b…
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