NHL star Ovechkin appears in campaign video for Putin’s party

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video for the United Russia Party, which is aligned with President Vladimir Putin. The 40-year-old NHL star was seen alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in the advertisement promoting the party before Russia's parliamentary election. This endorsement by Ovechkin may increase the domestic appeal of United Russia and potentially influence the election outcomes during a period of significant geopolitical tensions within the region.