Capitals star Alex Ovechkin says he supports Russia but is ‘for peace and love’

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Washington Capitals captain Ovechkin under fire for appearance in pro-Putin ad

Washington Capitals captain Ovechkin under fire for appearance in pro-Putin ad

NHL star Alexander Ovechkin spoke out on 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 gonna live there, my kids are gonna live there,” Ovechkin told reporters on Thursday. “I’m for peace and love and I hope everything is gonna be okay. My home is Russia, this is my second home. I have lots of friends I grew up here as a person … and I hope........

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