TASS Alters Ovechkin's Quote, Sparks Debate on Use of 'Russian'
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Alexander Ovechkin, at a Washington Capitals press conference, stated 'I am Russian, and I support my country.' However, TASS, a Russian state news agency, altered the headline to 'I am a Russian.' Other outlets like Reuters and The Athletic kept the original quote. This incident has sparked discussion about TASS's coverage and the use of the term 'Russian,' with some suggesting it's part of a larger trend to remove or alter references to 'Russian' in media.
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