Event Brief
Ovechkin backs United Russia in parliamentary campaign
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Summary: Hockey star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a video promoting Russia’s ruling United Russia party ahead of the parliamentary election. He is shown in the third row behind Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who leads the United Russia list, and his appearance has drawn criticism online.
WHO: Alexander Ovechkin; United Russia; Sergey Lavrov
WHAT: Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video supporting United Russia for the parliamentary election.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The video was used to promote United Russia ahead of the parliamentary election.
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