NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says

Alexander Ovechkin, a star in the NHL, was reportedly asked to participate in a campaign ad for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party ahead of upcoming elections in the country.

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Al Jazeera Africa · 1h ago · 1 min read

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Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.

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NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says

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