Ovechkin still backing Putin party in parliamentary vote
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Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. It's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political.Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. That's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political.
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Tue, 15 September 2026
12 reports- Novinky (Czechia)11:38
Hvězdný ruský hokejista Alexandr Ovečkin se před odletem do USA na začátek nové sezony NHL stihl objevit v novém předvolebním spotu proputinovské strany Jednotné Rusko vedené exprezidentem Dmitrijem Medvěděvem. V tom rekordman NHL v počtu vstřelených gólů stojí po boku ruského ministra zahraničí Sergeje Lavrova nebo propagandistky Margarity Simonjanové.
- DW Top Stories14:45edited after publishing
Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. That's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political.
- DW Top Stories14:45
Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. That's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)15:18
Strana Jednotné Rusko zveřejnila v pondělí video v rámci kampaně pro nadcházející parlamentní volby do Státní dumy. Jako lídr se v něm objevil ministr zahraničí Sergej Lavrov, který byl obklopen mnohými ruskými osobnostmi. Mezi nimi se objevila i jedna z největších hvězd světového hokeje, Alexandr Ovečkin. Přitom ještě po roce 2022 tvrdil, že je sportovec a k politice se nechce vyjadřovat.
- The Hill16:36
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...
- iheart.com18:40
Alexander Ovechkin appears in a political ad for Russia's United Russia Party, supporting President Vladimir Putin.
- iheart.com18:40
Alexander Ovechkin appears in a political ad for Russia's United Russia Party, supporting President Vladimir Putin.
- iheart.com18:40
Alexander Ovechkin appears in a political ad for Russia's United Russia Party, supporting President Vladimir Putin.
- iheart.com18:40
Alexander Ovechkin appears in a political ad for Russia's United Russia Party, supporting President Vladimir Putin.
- iheart.com18:40
Alexander Ovechkin appears in a political ad for Russia's United Russia Party, supporting President Vladimir Putin.
- iheart.com18:40
Alexander Ovechkin appears in a political ad for Russia's United Russia Party, supporting President Vladimir Putin.
- Channel News Asia23:38
Wed, 16 September 2026
5 reports- Vecernji list (Croatia)06:59
Ovečkin, koji je član Washington Capitalsa od 2004. godine, ovoga ljeta se fotografirao s ruskim ministrom vanjskih poslova Sergejom Lavrovom zajedno s još nekoliko prominentnih Rusa, a ta je snimka iskorištena u promotivnom spotu u izbornoj kampanji pred izbore za donji dom ruskog parlamenta koji će se održati od petka do nedjelje
- 24sata (Croatia)07:53
Ovečkin završio u ruskoj izbornoj kampanji uz Putina, a Hašek ga žestoko kritizirao; optužio ga je da podržava imperijalistički rat i izazvao reakcije Ovečkinovog kluba u SAD-u
- France Info (France)09:53first to report
Le joueur des Washington Capitals apparaît dans un clip tourné cet été en vue des élections à la chambre basse du parlement.
- Bloomberg Politics12:34
Russian hockey superstar Alexander Ovechkin, captain of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals, appeared in an election campaign video for President Vladimir Putin’s ruling party, reviving controversy over his support for the Kremlin leader who’s waging war in Ukraine.
- The Hill17:20
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is demanding the NHL investigate Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin over an advertisement he participated in promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin's party ahead of the country's elections this weekend. In a letter to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Wednesday, Wilson called it "incredibly alarming" that Ovechkin appeared in the ad "supporting...
Thu, 17 September 2026
7 reports- Al Jazeera English00:08
Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.
- The Hill10:00
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 longstanding support for the Russian leader, who has earned widespread condemnation from the international community for crimes against humanity going back...
- Channel News Asia16:41
- Channel News Asia16:41
- Al Jazeera English18:02
Washington Capitals captain under fire for appearing in an election campaign video for Putin's United Russia party.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)18:26
Sa 929 pogodaka 41-godišnji Ovečin je najbolji strijelac u povijesti NHL-a, 2018. godine je s Capitalsima osvojio i naslov prvaka
- ČT24 (Czechia)21:08
Často zaznívá, že politika do sportu nepatří, mnozí však zavlékají do sportu válku. To udělal nedávno srbský trenér Vladimir Odobašič, když v komentáři na sociální síti napsal: „Bravo, Rusko!“ v reakci na ruský raketový útok, který zničil byt ukrajinské tenistky Dajany Jastremské. Svá slova později smazal, přesto byl vyloučen z Globální asociace profesionálních tenisových trenérů. Naopak bez postihu zůstal hokejista amerického týmu Washington Capitals Alexandr Ovečkin, který se v ruské kampani...
Fri, 18 September 2026
7 reports- The Hill00:01
Latvia has barred Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin from entering the country days after he appeared in a political ad for a party backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, has decided to include Alexander Ovechkin and Umar Kremlev on the list of personae non gratae and to prohibit...
- tportal (Croatia)03:59
Legendarni ruski hokejaš Aleksandar Ovečkin (41) u video poruci je pružio podršku stranci Jedinstvena Rusija ruskog predsjednika Vladimira Putina jer podržava svoju zemlju, ističući pritom da je "pun mira i ljubavi" te da nije zagovornik rata
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)18 Sept, 05:15their copy
- 24sata (Croatia)04:03
Što se tiče videa, ja sam Rus. Čim završim s hokejem, vjerojatno ću živjeti ondje. Tamo će biti moja djeca, obitelj. Dakle, pun sam mira i ljubavi i nadam se da će sve biti u redu, kazao je igrač Washington Capitalsa na druženju s medijima
- Vecernji list (Croatia)04:57
Ovečkin, koji je svojevremeno pokrenuo internetski pokret pod nazivom "Putin Team", pojavljuje se u nizu promotivnih videa uz druge istaknute Ruse.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)04:57
Nejlepší střelec historie NHL Alexandr Ovečkin odůvodnil svou účast v předvolebním spotu vládní strany Jednotné Rusko tím, že je Rus a podporuje svou zemi. Útočník Capitals zároveň v rozhovoru s novináři ve Washingtonu řekl, že je pro „mír a lásku“.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:46
RUSKI hokejaš Aleksandr Ovečkin pružio je podršku stranci Jedinstvena Rusija predsjednika Vladimira Putina.
- The Hill15:12
NHL star Alex Ovechkin spoke out Thursday about the backlash he is facing for appearing in a campaign advertisement promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. "I'm Russian. As soon as I'm done playing hockey ... I'm going to live there, my kids are going to live there," Ovechkin told reporters. "I'm for peace and...
Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- theglobeandmail.com10:00
The NHL star’s appearance in an ad for Putin’s party reinforces the Russian leader’s attempt to tie patriotism to loyalty to himself
Mon, 5 October 2026
25 reports- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iheart.com15:09
Alex Ovechkin, NHL's top goal scorer, plans to retire after this season. The 41-year-old announced the decision on social media, citing family discussions over the summer. Ovechkin, drafted by the Capitals in 2004, led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 2018.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)15:23
Nejlepší střelec historie NHL Alexandr Ovečkin z Washingtonu uvedl, že tato sezona bude v elitní hokejové lize jeho poslední. Jednačtyřicetiletý ruský útočník své rozhodnutí oznámil spoluhráčům v kabině a také prostřednictvím prohlášení na sociálních sítích Capitals.
- Google News - Top Stories15:58
Alex Ovechkin announces that 2026-27 campaign will be final season of Capitals legend's illustrious NHL career Yahoo Sports 'Times fly' -- Capitals' Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season ESPN 10 must-see games in Alex Ovechkin's final NHL regular season USA Today Alex Ovechkin Announces Retirement at End of Season, Here's When to Watch the Capitals Legend One Last Time in Winnipeg Yahoo Sports NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season The Guardian
- Google News - Top Stories16:25
Alex Ovechkin announces this season will be his last The New York Times 'Times Fly' -- Capitals' Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season ESPN Ovechkin always put on a show, NHL.com writer recalls NHL.com Alex Ovechkin's NHL Retirement Decision Revealed in Emotional Video After Historic Capitals Career Bleacher Report NHL legend Ovechkin will retire at end of season Yahoo Sports
- PBS NewsHour16:55
Ovechkin has spent his entire career with Washington, winning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 2005-06, the Hart Trophy as MVP three times and leading the NHL in scoring nine times.
- The Hill17:37
Ovechkin confirmed he'd be going back to live in Russia after his retirement.
- Channel News Asia18:41
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)20:32
Aleksander Ovečkin, legendarni 41-godišnji ruski hokejaš na ledu i član NHL momčadi iz Washingtona, najavio je da mu je aktualna ujedno i posljednja NHL sezona u dugoj i uspješnoj karijeri. - Volim hokej na ledu, ali u srcu znam da je ovo ispravna odluka. Ovog ljeta smo moja obitelj i ja sjeli, razg...
- Vecernji list (Croatia)21:45
„Volim hokej na ledu, ali u srcu znam da je ovo ispravna odluka. Ovog ljeta smo moja obitelj i ja sjeli, razgovarali te odlučili da će ovo biti moja posljednja sezona“, objavio je Ovečkin, rođeni Moskovljanin, koji je od dolaska u Sjedinjene Američke Države član Washingtona.
Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- Japan Times02:45
The NHL's all-time goals leader with 929, Ovechkin said he made the decision over the summer.
- Times of India12:09
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin broke his longtime media routine Monday after Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final NHL campaign. Malkin reflected on their shared history, rivalry and friendship while acknowledging the significance of Ovechkin’s decision. The moment added another emotional layer to one of the NHL’s defining rivalries.