Ovechkin compared Trump and Putin

Russian striker of the Washington Capitals National Hockey League (NHL) club, Alexander Ovechkin, compared Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump on the RTVI TV channel.

Ovechkin said that when they met, both politicians seemed simple and friendly to him. He described Trump as a person enjoying life. “Trump said that, firstly, he respects Vladimir Vladimirovich very much. He loves our country, Russia. And that's all, in principle, ”added the hockey player.