NHL player Ovechkin gifted his jersey to Putin's associate Matviyenko.
NHL club 'Washington' forward Alexander Ovechkin visited the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, where he met with the sanctioned head Valentina Matviyenko. He presented her with his jersey as a gift. This was reported by the portal 'Glavkom'.
'Today is a big day for sports in the Federation Council. In addition to the Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation Mikhail Degtyarev, a record holder and hockey champion Alexander Ovechkin was spotted in the building.'.
It is worth noting that Valentina Matviyenko, who has significant experience in cooperating with Russian President Vladimir Putin, is under sanctions due to her support for Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Ovechkin and public support for Putin
Alexander Ovechkin has always openly expressed his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin. In 2017, he created the Putin Team movement to support Putin ahead of the elections. Even after the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, Ovechkin did not withdraw his public support.
During his visit to the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, Alexander Ovechkin met with Valentina Matviyenko and handed her his hockey jersey. This gesture sparked a loud reaction in the media, especially considering the sanctioned status of the head of the Council and Ovechkin's public support for Russian President Putin.Read also
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