The Politics of Ice: Ovechkin's Continued Support for Putin Raises Questions Alexander Ovechkin, the legendary Washington Capitals player, has once again demonstrated his allegiance to Vladimir Putin and his ruling party, United Russia.
This time, it's in a campaign video shared widely on social media ahead of the parliamentary elections in Russia.
While Ovechkin claims he isn't involved in politics, his public support for Putin raises eyebrows, particularly considering the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.