Capitals' Ovechkin calls for 'no more war' in first comments after Russian invasion of Ukraine

2 years ago  /  Sportsnet

Alexander Ovechkin, one of the most famous citizens of the Russian Federation, made a call for peace while speaking to reporters Friday. Ovechkin was speaking for the first time since Russian president Vladamir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday morning. I have family back in Russia and it is scary moments," Ovechkin said. On Friday, UEFA pulled May's Champions League final from the country while Formula 1 effectively cancelled the upcoming Russian Grand Prix. I am an athlete and you know, how I said, I hope everything is going to be done soon," Ovechkin said....

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