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Alex Ovechkin, NHL star, proclaims he is "for peace and love" after starring in an advertisement for a party aligned with Putin

Alex Ovechkin, NHL star, proclaims he is "for peace and love" after starring in an advertisement for a party aligned with Putin

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September 17th, 2026

Alex Ovechkin, NHL star, proclaims he is "for peace and love" after starring in an advertisement for a party aligned with Putin

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Alex Ovechkin declares that he is "for peace and love" after the Russian hockey star made an appearance in an advertisement for a match aligned with Vladimir Putin during the off-season.

Alex Ovechkin declara que se encuentra "por la paz y el amor" tras haber hecho acto de presencia la estrella rusa del hockey en un anuncio de un partido alineado con Vladimir Putin durante la temporada baja.

The video intended for the United Russia party came to light this week, just days before Ovechkin's Washington Capitals held their annual media day on Thursday.

El video destinado al partido Rusia Unida vio la luz esta semana, apenas unos días antes de que los Washington Capitals de Ovechkin conmemoraran su jornada anual de medios el jueves.

The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer is back with the Capitals for a twenty-second season.

El máximo goleador histórico de la NHL está de vuelta con los Capitals para una vigesimosegunda temporada.

In the advertisement, Ovechkin appears standing upright behind the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov.

En el anuncio comparece Ovechkin, erguido tras el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores ruso, Serguéi Lavrov.

Likewise, the veteran Soviet hockey star Viacheslav Fetisov took part in it.

Asimismo, en él tomó parte la veterana estrella del hockey soviético Viacheslav Fetísov.

"I am Russian and I stand behind my country," Ovechkin asserted on Thursday.

"Soy ruso y respaldo a mi país", aseveró Ovechkin el jueves.

"I advocate for peace and love, and I long for a world in which it does not matter who you are; I hope that everyone understands that we all yearn for peace, and that we all trust that everything will go well in the world."

"Abogo por la paz y el amor, y anhelo que en el mundo no importe quién eres, espero que todos comprendan que todos ansían la paz, y todos confían en que todo marche bien en el mundo".

Ovechkin asserted that he did not hesitate in the slightest when it came to taking part in the announcement.

Ovechkin aseveró que no titubeó lo más mínimo a la hora de tomar parte en el anuncio.

"They urged me to carry it out.

"Me instaron a que lo llevara a efecto.

I gave my assent," he stated.

Otorgué mi aquiescencia", declaró.

"So the matter is of no great consequence."

"De manera que la cuestión no entraña mayor enjundia".

Ovechkin had already voiced his support for the Russian president back in 2017, when he spearheaded a social movement called "Team Putin".

Ovechkin ya había manifestado su respaldo al presidente ruso en 2017, cuando impulsó un movimiento social denominado el "Equipo Putin".

At the time, he told journalists and The Washington Post: "I just support my country."

En aquel entonces, declaró a los periodistas y a The Washington Post: "Solo apoyo a mi país".

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Ovechkin declared, "Please, no more war," when questioned about the situation.

Cuando Rusia invadió Ucrania en febrero de 2022, Ovechkin manifestó: "Por favor, no más guerra", al ser interrogado acerca de la situación.

Questioned at the time about his ties to Putin, Ovechkin stated, "He is my president, but I am not in politics. I am an athlete."

Cuestionado en aquel entonces sobre su vínculo con Putin, Ovechkin declaró: "Él es mi presidente, pero no estoy en la política. Soy un atleta".

This week's Russian parliamentary contest features United Russia, along with nine other formations that back Putin's policies.

La contienda parlamentaria rusa de esta semana incluye a Rusia Unida, amén de otras nueve formaciones que respaldan las políticas de Putin.

The sole party that opposed the war in Ukraine has been excluded from the elections.

El único partido que se opuso a la guerra en Ucrania ha sido excluido de los comicios.

Ovechkin, who would have turned 41 last Thursday, confirmed that he harbours the intention of residing in Russia once he retires from the NHL.

Ovechkin, quien el pasado jueves hubiera alcanzado la edad de 41 años, corroboró que abriga la intención de residir en Rusia una vez que se retire de la NHL.

There I am to remain.

Allí he de permanecer.

There I am to dwell; there my children, my family, shall dwell.

Allí he de morar, allí morarán mis hijos, la familia.

Consequently, I advocate for peace and love, and I harbor the hope that everything will yield a favorable outcome," said Ovechkin.

Por consiguiente, abogo por la paz y el amor, y albergo la esperanza de que todo depare un desenlace propicio", dijo Ovechkin.

"My home is Russia.

"Mi hogar es Rusia.

DC constitutes my second home.

DC constituye mi segundo hogar.

I have numerous friends.

Cuento con numerosos amigos.

Here I forged myself as a person, and I love DC.

Aquí me forjé como persona y amo DC.

This is my second home.

Este es mi segundo hogar.

Thus, I hope that everything will yield a favorable outcome and, as I said: peace and love to all."

Así pues, espero que todo depare un desenlace propicio y, como dije: paz y amor para todos".

Speculation had been rife that the previous season would be Ovechkin's last, yet he chose to remain with the Capitals for at least one more year, and he has still not commented on what the future might hold for him after 2026-27.

Circundaba la especulación de que la temporada pretérita sería la postrera de Ovechkin, mas este optó por permanecer con los Capitals cuando menos un año más, y continúa sin pronunciarse acerca de lo que pudiera depararle el porvenir tras 2026-27.

"At this very moment I am devoting myself entirely to training camp," Ovechkin declared.

"En este preciso instante me estoy consagrando por entero al campamento de entrenamiento", declaró Ovechkin.

"It is imperative that I be part of the team."

"Resulta imperativo que forme parte del equipo".

Consult here AP's comprehensive and complete NHL coverage

Consulte aquí la cobertura exhaustiva e íntegra de la NHL de AP

September 17th, 2026

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