Alex Ovechkin comments on Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine
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- čas přidán 24. 02. 2022
- Russian hockey star, Alex Ovechkin, was asked several questions regarding the recent invasion from Russia on Ukraine. Ovechkin said he hopes the conflict will be “done soon” but the situation is “out of his hands”.
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From a poem by Pulitzer Prize winning Irish writer, Seamus Heaney: "When you must say something, say nothing."
He helped oppress his country mates. The guy is complete trash
Sometimes what you don't say says it all
"please no more war" not sure how you can expect anything more from him without risking the safety of his family. there is no freedom of speech there like we enjoy in North America... you can't just go speaking out (or changing social media profiles) without facing consequences...especially when you are in the public eye like OV.
What a difficult spot for this guy. He is high profile and Putin has embraced him. His family lives in Russia. Id imagine at a time like this, dissent against an authoritarian capable of disappearing his family vs pleasing hockey media and maintaining his career is a hell of a predicament. It’s so sad how binary simple people see this situation. Especially after the 20 yr, unjust war, the USA just ended vs a bunch of people in a desert. Wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if the mindless hordes demand Russian Americans be interned, just like the Japanese in WW2
This is exactly it. Even if it’s not the disappearance of his family, one bad word and he can be restricted from entering Russia and going back to family and friends..
Its a tough spot for OV. He doesn't want the Kremlin to hurt his friends or future for talking anti-war. He knows they will seek revenge. His fear is valid. Thats why the fans, media and Hockey HoF should ban him for life from the Hall. No warning, just do it. Then, new support for OV will kick up, the Kremlin will call him and say "Give them what they want, say it, its OK Alex, thank you for loyalty" ... then Ovechkin will denounce the man who caused the war, and young hockey fans will hear this good message and the future will suck less. But we have to ban him.
MLB had no problem banning Pete Rose for life, while in the Living Legend stage of his career. All he did was gamble on baseball. He hurt the integrity of the game. He was NOT providing social cover for a war apparently EVERYONE is against, except the Russian Govt. *Its OK to keep politics out of sports ... but respect for human life must come before sports*, both in deed, and in word. The NFL got it right in deed when they cancelled the game after Hamlin was hurt bad. Uglier injuries than that happens to civilians in Ukraine nightly. Hockey should feel which way the wind blows and get vocal ASAP.
@@jasonnacci4091 Ah yes, a gambling issue and an injury, two very relevant comparisons to the Ovechkin situation.
@@proqem6604 lol I’m thinking, wtf is this guy rambling on about 😂
I like ovechkin but what someone should have asked him is if he would like to put other teams or players in prison for challenging him like putin does.
🤣🤣🤣 that would've been a punch in the teeth !
Ever heard of Assange or Snowden?
And like Trudeau does lol
@@thehistory5401 oh poor you!
Let me guess you got that Intel from Hillary Clinton.
Ovechkin is as smart as a neanderthal.
Neanderthals were smart
@@vikingkrigare5329 really? Then why are they extinct?
@@sandrabarrie84 everything gets extinct sooner or later, has nothing to do with being smart
Who tf cares? He’s not a politician…. You people drastically forget the same right you have to criticize him is the same right he has to have a different opinion.
He should be a human. Genocide isn't political. He's far, far to close to Putin. The eradication of Ukrainian Independence, language and culture by a fascist government isn't politics.
These interviewers don't know personal space. Leave Ovi alone and don't ask him such questions that can literally get him in trouble with the Russian government and the NHL. Stupid media.
"everything is gonna be alright"
Sure
Много ли спортсменов из США заставляли говорить свою позицию о вторжении сша в Ирак???
As a current history student, I must say that any of you denouncing Ovi for these answers don’t have one bit of a concept of why he said what he said and why his social media hasn’t changed. He can’t say anything about how he truly feels, his family and friends would suffer the backlash in Russia. Russia is not a democratic country, it never has been. Putin is a former Soviet KGB Agent, so for all intents and purposes he still is a man of the Soviet System. Ovi is not a politician, and I highly doubt he condones this senseless war that his country’s president has waged for almost a year, but he can’t say so without there being consequences. Take off the blinders and look at history for god’s sake.
He is afraid of disappearing if he says anything else.
He is afraid to say that he is not supporting this war if he actually on Putin’s side
It's just his honest opinion, similar to the opinion of most of the Russians
He can say that he supports Putin and this war and he will not disappear …because he does… he just needs to be a little bit more honest:) That picture is there for a reason:)
Keep politics out of sports. This guy isn't the president of Russia and didn't start the conflict.
He said no more war he wants peace he cannot just attack putin, easy to say for us. His friends and family are there and who know what would happen to him if he started being controversial on the subject. He just wanted nothing to do with the interview. He never once said he supports it
Ppl are just idiots. He's saying his family lives there ... these idiots wanna put his family in danger. He has to answer the questions like that... ppl should leave him alone and stop pressuring him
These people are lunatics. Now he's losing his endorsements because he's Russian.
The reaction to the CCP virus has shown just how many lunatics are out there.
Now this same mentality has people calling for him to be banned from the NHL.
I bet these are the same a-holes walking around outside with masks on.
I'm ashamed to be part of the human race anymore
@@teamrelentless2239 Ovechkin is literally married into the Russian oligarchy. He also started a Russian fan club and has a picture of himself shaking hands with Putin on his Instagram. He's either a coward or an imbecile.
@@jasmeg2844 - Well then why don't u tell Biden & Kamalala to start Russian internment camps for anyone with a photo of them with Putin.
So you'll have every president & VP since Reagan & many of the current politicians in that camp!!! You sound like a lunatic. But don't worry. That qualifies u for a career in politics & most especially as a "foreign policy" advisor.
Your mindset is what's dangerous. Not a guy of Russian lineage who skates on ice chasing a puck.
And I hate the capitals. I'm a flyers fan. But unlike u, I'm objective, rational & logical.
Your irrational mindset is a much greater danger to this country than a guy who skates on ice wacking at a piece of rubber for a living.
Give the guy a break. If you had family in Russia you would be speaking carefully.
I am a huge Caps fan and USED to be an Ovi fan. But there is NO excuse for keeping a picture of him posing and smiling with Putin as his Instagram profile pic. Defend that!
No need to defend it. Putin is right to stand up to the U.S. / NATO / Ukraine shenanigans. The Minsk Agreement is being ignored so Putin is right to stand up and protect his nation.
@@glennhankins6927 what Ukraine shenanigans are you talking about ?
@@user-mn9te4wg2e This current crisis is a result of the Obama administration arming and funding rebels in Ukraine to overthrow their Pres. and install a Pres. who would become part of NATO so the U.S. could set up military bases on the Russian border. U.S. encroachment on Russia is the problem.
@jawtek82 well i guess the caps lost 1 ignorant fan. Loss total = 1
@@glennhankins6927 he’s killing innocents you IMBECILE. This isn’t politics anymore this is MURDER. I don’t care about any reasons ! Anyone defending Russia is an enemy of the world. You have chosen your side and I HOPE one day you will pay for it.
He probably has family in russia that would be in trouble if he said anything. How are people so stupid to not understamd that?
He likes to schmooze with Putin.
Why did they keep beating him over the head with this? He states he has family in Russia! Even a simpleton could figure out He can't make any comment derogatory of his homeland.
He campaigned for Putin...
Why you so a$$ hurt. You blow him on the reg?
@@erikekstrom6453 I guess I was ignorant on that info. My bad
LOL. The family usually lives with Ovie in USA during the season. Putin and Ovie arranged to have them in Moscow for this, so that Ovie could speak like this, and so dweebs like you would fall in line.
Gawd, the internet is rife with stupid people.
@@dalewells5423 Sheaat. Try google before you talk. Ovie is a ripe piece of sheaat, lining himself up for an oligarchy when he retires. He's love to get on that warship and sling some bombs at others...... help out "the cause".
He's a fucking hockey player not a politician!
He answered the questions the best way anyone could…
Ovechkin openly campaigned for Putin and has been an apologist for his brutal regime for years. The regime used his support to burnish Putin’s image as a strong leader. Let’s not pretend that Ovi is just a run-of-the mill Russian hockey player.
Thats so stupid to ask athletes about politics does anyone ask USA athletes about their wars , to Chinese athletes about the minorities and other stuff
Chinese and Russian athletes are forced to bend over to authority. In the US, even average citizens are allowed to call our president hot garbage.
Not to bright are ya..
stay on topic.
Fool
Give me a break. They don't ask every Russian player. They asked Ovi since he is Putin's biggest friend and a convenient tool of his propaganda.
Hahhaha...
Putting pressure on Russia?
We have one of yours to condemn you?
🇺🇲✌
It’s a simple question, who’s side are you on?
He shouldn’t be playing for us.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 No one cares what you think bitch!
It may not be that simple for him. He has family and friends in Russia that could be punished for what he says. It's easy to say he should say this or he should say that......but he has loved ones.....sisters, brothers, parents, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews who live in Russia. If you think that Putin is above punishing them for what he says, you are crazy. Russia today, is not that far removed from the USSR of the 70's, 80's and 90's. Where people are persecuted for not only their own actions, but the actions of family members abroad.....defectors family members were imprisoned. He knows this.......and quite frankly, i can appreciate him not wanting to throw his own family under the bus. It would be completely different if he had no family in Russia.......but unfortunately, he does.
@@cdr861532 tell that to Ukrainians around the world with families in Ukraine being killed. May be it’s time for him to go home and be with his family.
@@alextube1099 That's a stupid analogy. Even if he went home and was with his family, he wouldn't have said anything different in that interview. If he did, he would have gone home to the same fate as them.....prison or worse. At least the Ukrainians outside of Ukraine (and presumably Russia) don't have to worry about being imprisoned for speaking their mind.
@@cdr861532 so why don’t we just let Russia flatten the Ukraine and wait until they come for us, even indirectly? Be body-body with a putin fan club boys while it’s happening?
Americans: "Kick their ass and steal their gas!" = GREAT!
Ovechkin: "War sucks!" = He's a monster, reeeeeeeeeeeeee...
Americans in the comment section acting like they’re actually free and that their country doesn’t overthrow country’s ,start wars and throw innocent people in jail😂
as an american I agree so much bias and blantant hyprocrisy across the board, one thing certain and two things for sure people are not their governments.
Bro looks scared to talk because he knows russia might do something to his family in russia
Comrade Ovi speaks
Some players get tossed from the game. Others get tossed from the league. I have no doubt which should happen to Ovechkin. Let him go play in KHL where it's facists on ice. There are plenty of Russian hockey players who chose not to endorse Putin to take his place ex Panarin.
The us government supports the Nazi takeover in the Ukraine. What are you talking about?
Клоун )))как там Ливия рад что вы просто уничтожили ее ?)как там Ирак и еще десятки стран ?гнилая ты тварь
He probably has to be very careful about what he says or he or his family could end up like truck drivers or supporters in CANADA.
Ovi has access to uncensored media living in the USA..........he knows the truth .
You are so right about that. He is a tool and should be treated as such.
Your kidding. The us has uncensored media. Stop watching the Disney channel.
@@waynesilva9157 What's Up Donnie ?
@@brianfirlie3693 yeah he’s such a tool for not talking bad about his president who probably wouldn’t have a problem with punishing his family/ friends for little to no reason. How dare he not say exactly what you want him to say about his own home country and president
@@SkillsDatKillsTv Stand by my comment. It is not about me wanting to hear him say a certain thing. It is about him acting as if nothing is happening back in his home with regards to Ukraine. Stop defending his cowardness. I hope when he goes back to Russia this year that he is barred form reentering the USA net season. #chickenshit8
He really can’t say anything else unfortunately, as long as Putin is in power, would not a good situation for him or his family.
Agree 100% I will point out that he did multiple times refer to Ukraine and Russia as "Separate countries & Different Countries" a very subtle nod to Ukrainian sovreignity.
He has Putin in his instagram profile pic. That means he supports him. The least he could do would be to remove any Putin pics. But, he wont. Wish his VISA would suddenly expire.
@@kummonyeomso6912 if he were to do that, he would immediately be investigated by the Russian government and his family would probably be in danger. I believe in part he is doing it for his and their safety. Some countries operate like that unfortunately.
@@mynamesmur4403 He was on his pics before any of this, he supports him. Caps and rest of NHL should dump him.
@@mynamesmur4403 BS. A lot of Russian athletes and showbiz stars have done a lot more without having targeted.
Why all these political questions ?? Arent they suppose to comment the actual game … if i was him i wouldve walked out of the conference the second time they asked . Cuz its obvious theyre trying to throw dirt on him .. i mean we didnt ask Yao Ming what he thought about china and taiwan ..
As a parent i support my kid but doesnt mean ill approve every single decision he makes … sports journalists should stick to sports
Ovechkin repeatedly says "Please, no more war!". What else do you expect him to say? If you indeed expect him to comment on politics of his home country I beg you to inspect your train of thoughts how you came up with this question and how often you come up with the same question to players from other nationalities, especially your own.
Hint: the same train of thought put Americans of Japanese origin in internment camps during WW II.
The guy has obviously been supporting that monster for years now and the war didn’t change it as he keeps supporting him now. It’s his president, he said, it’s his country, he said. Can’t you read between the lines? Come on! He doesn’t give a damn about thousands of people who had been killed. If he were outside politics as he claims it, then why he was campaigning for putin? Or why the photos of putin are still on his instagram? Would some top athlete keep a photo with him together with hitler during the wwii? He’s afraid? Do you really believe in that bullshit? He’s position be like: I’m against war, but I ain’t against putin. What about people killed thanks to putin?
These Russian players are in a tough spot of course, many of whom have deep ties to Russia and are still citizens with family and friends living there, so there silence is warranted. However, for Ovechkin to still have a profile picture of himself and Putin up on his instagram speaks volumes. Imagine being Ukrainian and being a a big fan of Ovechkin all of these years, only for him to flaunt that picture of himself and Putin on instagram for you to see. It's despicable.
WTF else do u want him to say ?
"I condemn this, Putin should stop the atrocities, the attack immediately. There is no excuse to attack a peaceful country"
Pretty much something like this. Instead he did not say anything.
No intelligent person would choose war in any circumstance you know.
@@maeguk1 yeahhhhh, he cant say that . What world do u live in ?
@@daveyboy_ what's the matter your mother didn't love you? Wake up, this is not a movie.
@@maeguk1 Exactly its real life. He's supposed to say i condemn Putin ? Wake up ! He has family there .
@@daveyboy_ seemingly you cannot read properly?? And da fck would happen in your opinion if an athlete distances himself from a war criminal, hm? What are you 12?
I love Ovi! I understand he has to walk a delicate line in what he says.
Hard situation right now. I’m 4 putin coz he’s a nice guy, outside killings, wars, devastations, threats to destroy the world with his nukes etc he’s a really kindhearted guy- btw, did you see that cute video of him with a dog? Really awesome! but I’m against the war, just for putin.
Ты сейчас лицемерный запад описал )))
We also have to keep in mind he still lives there and his family does year round. Russia does not have freedom of speech and a full on condemnation is probably not advisable
He loves Putin, check out his instagram profile pic
@@kummonyeomso6912 eh, that’s no worse than loving Biden or Trump. Libya, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, Somalia etc etc
@@sickcommode-odragon4193 you’re just so simple and ridiculous.
@@kummonyeomso6912 I love your mother 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@sandrabarrie84вы лицемеры ))а овечкин легенда
Enjoy your freedom and money from the US. But with that comes responsibility. Instead, Ovi just says nothing.
In the new Soviet Union that Putin is about to recreate no one like Ovetchkin will ever get the chance to make money abroad in any sports. Nor will anyone be allowed to speak out. Only corrupt, crazy and nasty people like Putin himself will mentally survive. Ovi isn't grateful about the chances he got to be world famous in a world wide sport. Russians will be excluded internationally on many levels, the new KGB will be controlling everybody and surveillance cameras all over the country are just a few preposterous changes, that will come about. To all of this Ovi can just say that he wish the war to be ended.
I ave had enough of all the Putin friends and supporters so I sag Good Bye for ever Russia and may you RIP
What responsibility wtf 🤣
You nobodies always want to drag people that don't need or wanna get involved into political matters, while you would do nothing more if you were in their position .
This guy doesn’t have to answer these questions he’s a hockey legend… Like he said, I’m an athlete not a politician. And I’m saying this after his 802 career goal 🥅 🏒
The captain badge should be removed immediately!
You can't handle the truth. The us caused all the carnage in the Ukraine . Trade Biden for Putin any day.
Just for being Russian?
I hateeee this. What willl ovi condemning Putin do other than potentially endanger his family in Russia….
Показывает высокую результативность, способный хоккеист... Гитлер был неплохим художником, и что? Основатель Putin Team несёт ответственность вместе со своим кумиром с того момента как мокнул свое рыло в политику, заняв определенную позицию, и не отказавшись от неё до сих пор. Больше не имею уважения ни к Washington Capitals, ни к NHL.
Правда что ли ?)))как без тебя все будут ))террористы США тебя не разочаровали ?)))
ну да,грёбаные лицемеры,когда США убивали людей в Сирии,Ливии,Ираке,Афганистане,Югославии,вас это никак не волновало,это же другое,понимать надо,да?
To Ovechkin we wish you the best. God Bless. Если Россия не избавится от Путина, они могут потом умереть вместе с ним. Sometimes reporters can be the stupidest, most blind and deaf people!
He will never ever be the great eight in my eyes anymore. Sure hope that the all time goal record will be held by a gentleman not a coward in a coupe of years.
You would say something different in his situation? If so, tell me what you would say?
@@user-ne8dj8qc4d dude wont respond to your comment because he is a puppet...we speak facts. We hurt his feelings...
If only you had a clue you would be dangerous.
@@user-ne8dj8qc4d We'll have to agree to disagree. Gretsky , greater than Ovi.
@@michaelmalloy2382 yes it’s like we can argue but will never get anywhere. It’s actually an honor to be put in the same sentence as Gretzky. To be compared is greater
Shouldn’t even be asked these fuckin questions due to the risk of his family being harmed over saying the wrong thing.
Hopefully Ovechkin gets drafted and gets a chunk of Ukrainian lead to change his mind.
Washington capitals won't allow their best player to leave
Disgusting. 0 respect to Ovechkin after this interview.
Great player, but awfully human being.
@Bardownski absolutely no!
There is a lot of public people in Russia don't afraid to say Stop Putin.
Ovi was always Putin's ass leacker. Always in Putins team.
@@The_Scopinator it's not true.
Non of the public people was arrested. Only these ones who went on the streets.
@@The_Scopinator it's not true.
Non of the public people was arrested. Only these ones who went on the streets.
He spoke about war in Ukraine. Yesterday (02/25/2022) the Crapitals lost to the Blackhawks. Ta Ha Ha Ha!
At least the caps didn’t cover up sexual assault allegations for 11 years
stop pretending you guys care about Ukraine.
This attempt at forcing him to denounce the leader of his country is cringe. The man is a hockey player, not a politician.
I hope that the Washington Capitals have the courage to do what's right and remove Ovechkin from their team. There is no place for an abhorrent Putin supporter anywhere. It is important to make life unbearable for prominent Russian and show no mercy in doing it.
I'd trade Biden for Putin and give Russia as many draft picks as they like.
@@waynesilva9157 Wow you're pretty disturbed
It must seem that way when you have a Disney education. Keep living in a feminine fantasy world.
@@pawannijhawan625 look at your own sorry ass comment above lol
I’ll never get how people like you fail to realize how ridiculous you sound. Any time you disagree with somebody’s actions or words you think you then have the right to wish ill will upon them. Has it never occurred to you that Russia is his home country, so it’s not like he’s just going to completely denounce everything he’s ever know. Not only that, but his family and friends could suffer consequences if he said something Putin didn’t like. Maybe it’s time for you to put down the phone and go fly over to Ukraine if you really want to make a difference
Ovechkin is an amazing hockey player. But in this interview he completely sucked. Very sad.
Athletes are not known to be super bright.
Putin would be proud 👏👏👏
This is so stupid, people actually targeting him when he literally says he can’t control, they should’ve stopped asking him about it
You are stupid for not understanding. He's a hockey superstar with huge following and still openly supporting Putin.. That mad cunt doing horrible war crimes as we speak. You should understand.
@@needidindeed2839 You go to Russia and speak out against Putin and see how it works out for you ..just another turd trying to look tough.
UMMMM.........................................................Why is putin's buddy still playing in the NHL ???????
It would be real easy for me too tell that sports reporter that the president here in the United States is doing a horrible job. I didn’t vote for him so I certainly don’t agree with nothing he does
I think a reasonable penalty should be that he’s not allowed to beat any more NHL records unless he denounces Putin and the war. If he’s so concerned why not get his family out then eh?
Stop GULAGS
Its clear he cannot denounce due to family ties.
This shit must be trow out of state!
Lost all my respect Alex !
Newest round of sanctions, all Putin supporters expelled. Buh-bye Ovie and Malchik, maybe Pootie-Poot can find you a new job.
Washington capitals won't allow their best player to leave
Go back to Russia, Comrade Ovechkin. Not buying your attitude toward a despot you've supported, and even played hockey with, for years.
As for me, I'm proud to be 25 percent Ukrainian!
Send this communist packing!
Я не я и хата не моя👍как уж.
Give him a break already.
Ovechkin went out of his way to profess his love and support of Putin. He's on the record, and is free to amend that anytime he wants.
i feel sorry for the big O. what part of "i still have family in russia" do these reporters not understand?
Doesnt mean he has to leave Putin on his instagram profile pic. He supports Putin, what do you get.
@@kummonyeomso6912 in North Korea, it is a requirement to prominently display the portrait of the Supreme leader inside all households. In the event of a fire, this portrait, not the kids nor spouse, takes the highest priority to be saved. Now I know this is an extreme comparison, but free speech or thought can be a funny thing sometimes when it's taken for granted.
@@Ognastay Do all the Russian NHL players have Putin in their profile or just the ones who support him ? OV is a fraud.
@@kummonyeomso6912 do you not understand that ovi *IS* the national sports he4o for all of Russia, and sadly for the regime as well, and not all the other NHL players? He's just as big as pacqiao is in the philppines or ssy Mohammad Ali to the USA. Again, when pressed for questions outside his realm of control I think his replies adequate enough.
@@Ognastay He put the pic up by himself, he choose to. Dont you understand HE SUPPORTS PUTIN.
Why even put him in this situation? The male reporter that asked the third question is an asshole for asking him those questions.
One of the best hockey players in the planet. I sincerely hope Putin listens to him
Some of the Fans / Russian People may be influenced by Ovechkin if he comes out and condemns Putin but Putin himself won't be influenced ..............he just puts Ovi on His Hate List and deals with him after this War comes to a Conclusion ........if it does .
@@The_Scopinator and the US bidenist and Clintonist pedophiles sure do
Russian hockey player idy nuhuyi . Just you must to say you are Putin team or you are saying yes to freedom
Please be hockey player not a politician you're good at hockey, don't be another doctor in plandemic......
He has Putin in his instagram profile pic. F Ovechkin, send him back to Russia.
@@kummonyeomso6912 your an idiot. Are you hearing what ovi is saying in the interview... no more war. Get out from living in you mothers basement
Это не война. Это Россия змеиный клубок раздавила!
This douchebag is saying that it's not a war
Still beaty picture in instagram profile
What's wrong with that
Boooooo
I am still strong Putin suporter yet I can say it out laud
Loud dumbf
what the fuck is wrong with you???
F*** you
UKRAINE IS NOT RUSSIA 🇺🇦🇺🇦
Yeah, you shouldnt say it out loud. Edgord piece of shit.
well played. stop grilling him already and let him play hockey.
He’s not going to openly bash Russia/Putin. He has family there and people fall off buildings pretty darn easily over there
As the hockey players say, it is what it is
Wiktim = killer? Ovechkin, u are bloody ork
What a MOFO........ against or not ?
putinoid