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Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer

After Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party, the Washington Capitals said their long-time captain was asked to participate while back in his home country this summer

Alex Ovechkin faces backlash over pro-Putin political campaign ad

Alex Ovechkin faces backlash over pro-Putin political campaign ad

NHL star Alex Ovechkin is facing criticism after appearing in a political ad to support one of "the architects of Russia's war against Ukraine."

NHL-Ovechkin was asked to appear in ad for Putin-backed United Russia, Capitals say

NHL-Ovechkin was asked to appear in ad for Putin-backed United Russia, Capitals say

Sept 15 (Reuters) - Alexander Ovechkin was asked to participate in a video campaign for the United Russia political party, which is backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, while in his native country this summer, the Washington Capitals said on Tuesday.

In wartime Russia, veterans who fought in Ukraine are running for parliament

In wartime Russia, veterans who fought in Ukraine are running for parliament

Nearly 200 men who took part in the war in Ukraine are among the candidates for this week’s parliamentary election in Russia

Here's what to know about Russia's parliamentary vote and its main parties

Here's what to know about Russia's parliamentary vote and its main parties

Russia’s parliamentary election features the main Kremlin’s party and nine others that all back President Vladimir Putin’s policies

Russia’s parliamentary vote features no real opposition to Putin's policies

Russia’s parliamentary vote features no real opposition to Putin's policies

Russia’s parliamentary election features the main Kremlin’s party and nine others that all back President Vladimir Putin’s policies

Russian barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine injures at least 19, including children

Russian barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine injures at least 19, including children

A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital and surrounding areas has injured at least 19 people, according to authorities

Russian missile and drone attacks injure at least 19, including children, in Ukraine

Russian missile and drone attacks injure at least 19, including children, in Ukraine

A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital and surrounding areas injured at least 19 people overnight, according to authorities

Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others

Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others

A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in southern Ukraine has killed five people and wounded at least seven others

Russia touts candidates who fought in Ukraine for its wartime parliamentary election

Russia touts candidates who fought in Ukraine for its wartime parliamentary election

Nearly 200 men who took part in the war in Ukraine are among the candidates for this week’s parliamentary election in Russia

The Latest: Trump says EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a ‘hostile act’

The Latest: Trump says EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a ‘hostile act’

President Donald Trump suggested that the European Union allowing Canada to become an associate member could be a “hostile act” and threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc

Alex Ovechkin Appears in Campaign Commercial for Putin-Aligned United Russia Party

Alex Ovechkin Appears in Campaign Commercial for Putin-Aligned United Russia Party

Alex Ovechkin Appears in Campaign Commercial for Putin-Aligned United Russia Party