Hockey player Alexander Ovechkin broke his silence and commented for the first time on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The 36-year-old Washington Capitals striker is a big supporter of President Putin, but in this case he has a clear view: “I hope it will end soon and there will be peace around the world.”
Alexander Ovechkin significantly supported Vladimir Putin before the presidential election in 2017. The profile photo of the Russian hockey player on the instagram is then decorated by a joint film with President Putin.
“He’s my president, but like I said, I’m not a politician. I’m an athlete and I hope everything will be done soon. It’s a difficult situation for both parties now, so I hope it’s all over.” said the 36-year-old famous hockey player.
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Ovechkin’s family, including his wife, is currently in Russia. “I have a family in Russia and these are scary times, but there is nothing we can do. We just hope it ends soon and everything is fine, “ the Washington Capitals striker replied.
The Russian hockey player then expressed a clear position on the war between Russia and Ukraine when the journalists asked inquisitive questions. “Please, no more war. It does not matter who is at war, whether Russia, Ukraine or other countries. I think we live in a world where we should live in peace, “ Ovechkin concluded.
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