Victory Day celebration in Crimea

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and WWII veterans watch a Victory Day parade.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a Victory Day parade with World War II veterans in the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his visit to the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks in Sevastopol.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends Victory Day activities in Sevastopol.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin lights a candle inside a cathedral during his visit to the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

Russian armored personnel carriers participate in a military parade in Sevatopol, marking the 69th anniversary of the victory over the Nazi Germany.

The guided missile cruiser Moskva of the Russian Black Sea fleet floats in the harbor at Sevastopol.

Russian President Vladimir Putin walks past Russian naval infantry soldiers during his visit to the Crimean port of Sevastopol on May 9.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, left, during his visit to the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reviews Russian naval ships in the Crimean port of Sevastopol on May 9.

Russian naval infantry soldiers take part in Victory Day celebrations in the Crimean port of Sevastopol. Crimea's largely Russian-speaking residents voted in March to become part of Russia in a hastily organized referendum.

A boy presents flowers to World War II veterans during Victory Day celebrations in the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

Wearing a World War II-era Red Army cap, a girl takes part in a parade during Victory Day celebrations in the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

A boy tries on a Wold War II-era Red Army cap during Victory Day celebrations in Sevastopol.