# Ovechkin Defends Russian Roots | Annapolis News

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Podcast: [Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562)
Published: 2026-09-18T01:56:36+00:00
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Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals superstar and Russian citizen, defended his participation in a pro-Putin campaign video, calling Russia his home and stating he’ll live there after retirement. Facing political scrutiny from a U.S. Rep., Ovechkin called it a simple choice rooted in his identity, while the Capitals backed him, noting his offseason stays in Moscow and deep ties to D.C. as his “second home.” Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/alex-ovechkin-defends-decision-appear-russian-president-vladimir-putin-campaign-video-washington-capitals-russia-joe-wilson-nhl-review More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/758ca432e328602e Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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