# Campaign for Putin, be a star in Washington?

https://mins.news/en/item/67517

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-21 14:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/campaign-for-putin-be-a-star-in-washington/

> As Washington debated a sanctions bill that could intensify pressure on Russia, Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video for Putin’s United Russia party. The article argues that Russia has long used sports to spread its narratives, build soft power, and legitimize its war and occupation policies.

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