Capitals' Alex Ovechkin addresses Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 'Please, no more war'

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Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin avoided making critical remarks of Russian President Vladimir Putin while still advocating for peace in his first public remarks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Ovechkin, who was previously made unavailable for reporters ahead of Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers, spoke to reporters after Friday’s team practice about Russia’s wide-ranging attacks on Ukraine. 

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"It's a hard situation. I have family back in Russia and it is scary moments," Ovechkin said, via The Athletic. "But we can't do anything. We just hope it going to be end soon and everything is going to be all right."

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin stands ready against the New York Rangers on Feb. 24, 2022, at Madison Square Garden in New York.  (Joshua Sarner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

He continued: "Please, no more war. It doesn't matter who is in the war – Russia, Ukraine, different countries – I think we live in a world, like, we have to live in peace and a great world."

Ovechkin, who has played in over 100 games for the Russian National Hockey team, is a known supporter of Putin. In 2017 he announced he was starting "PutinTeam," a social movement to support the Russian leader in the 2018 elections. His Instagram photo shows him with Putin. 

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When asked by reporters if he supported Putin amid Russia’s aggression into Ukraine, Ovechkin seemingly avoided criticizing Putin while reiterating his call for peace. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Alexander Ovechkin stand together