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Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party

CBC World · September 17, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party

Alex Ovechkin says he's "for peace and love" after the Russian hockey star appeared in an ad for a party aligned with President Vladimir Putin during the off-season.

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Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party

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