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NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says
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NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team says

Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.

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Russian sports icon joins prominent domestic figures promoting the ruling United Russia party ahead of elections.

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