Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
On Friday, Russians and Ukrainians marked the 69th anniversary of the defeat of the Nazis with fireworks, parades, cakes and more.
Russians, Ukrainians Celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
People watch fireworks which mark Victory Day as they commemorate the 69th anniversary of the defeat over Nazi Germany, on Poklonnaya hill in Moscow, Friday, May 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
AP PHOTOS: Victory Day from Red Square to Crimea
A boy wears a ribbon symbolizing the Soviet victory in World War II, as he holds portraits of relatives who served in the Red Army, during a Victory Day military parade in Sevastopol, Crimea, Friday, May 9, 2014. President Vladimir Putin hailed the return of Crimea to Russia in his first visit to the region since its annexation by Moscow in March. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
Local residents carry portraits of their ancestors, participants in World War Two as they celebrate Victory Day in St.Petersburg, Russia, Friday, May 9, 2014. About 30,000 people walked in central streets in a march named 'Immortal regiment' while carrying portraits their relatives who fought in World War Two. Victory Day, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, is Russia's most important secular holiday , celebrated on May 9. (AP Photo / Dmitry Lovetsky)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
A boy carries a portrait which reads "Lt. M.Demonshtein, Cruiser Voroshilov" during a Victory Day military parade in Sevastopol, Crimea, Friday, May 9, 2014. Crimea, which hosts a major Russian Black Sea Fleet base, is also set to hold a massive navy parade in the port of Sevastopol, celebrating the Russian takeover. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
WWII veterans walk during a Victory Day military parade in Sevastopol, Crimea, Friday, May 9, 2014. Crimea, which hosts a major Russian Black Sea Fleet base, is also set to hold a massive navy parade in the port of Sevastopol, celebrating the Russian takeover. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
Russian President Vladimir Putin with WWII veterans, lays flowers at a monument to heroic defenders of Sevastopol during the Victory Day celebration in Sevastopol, Crimea, Friday, May 9, 2014. President Vladimir Putin hailed the return of Crimea to Russia as the restoration of "historic justice" before a jubilant, welcoming crowd Friday on the holiday that Russians hold dearest. Putin's visit to the Crimean port of Sevastopol, was strongly criticized by both NATO and Ukraine's Foreign Ministry. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Alexei Druzhinin, Presidential Press Service)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
Russian President Vladimir Putin lights a candle in Sevastopol where he attends celebrations marking the Victory Day, in Crimea, Friday, May 9, 2014. President Vladimir Putin hailed the return of Crimea to Russia as the restoration of "historic justice" before a jubilant, welcoming crowd Friday on the holiday that Russians hold dearest. Putin's visit to the Crimean port of Sevastopol, was strongly criticized by both NATO and Ukraine's Foreign Ministry. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Alexei Druzhinin, Presidential Press Service)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
Russian President Vladimir Putin, on a boat, inspects the missile cruiser Moskva during a navy parade marking the Victory Day in Sevastopol, Crimea, Friday, May 9, 2014. Putin extolled the return of Crimea to Russia before tens of thousands Friday during his first trip to Black Sea peninsula since its annexation. The triumphant visit was quickly condemned by Ukraine and NATO. (AP Photo / Ivan Sekretarev)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
Russian WWII veteran Ivan Bobarykin poses for photographers after the Victory Day parade in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 9, 2014. Thousands of Russian troops marched on Red Square in the annual Victory Day parade in a proud display of the nation's military might amid escalating tensions over Ukraine. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
Russian paratroopers march during the Victory Day Parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 9, 2014. Thousands of Russian troops marched on Red Square in the annual Victory Day parade in a proud display of the nation's military might amid escalating tensions over Ukraine. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
World War II veterans and their relatives ride in the rain on a Soviet era vehicle during celebration of the Victory Day in St.Petersburg, Russia, Friday, May 9, 2014. Victory Day, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, is Russia's most important secular holiday celebrated on May 9. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
Pro-Russian activists hold Donetsk republic flag during celebrations of the Victory Day at a WWII memorial in Saur-Mogila, about 60 km. (31 miles) east of Donetsk, Ukraine, Friday, May 9, 2014. Russia wants Ukraine to adopt a new constitution that would give broad powers to its regions — and would also help Moscow keep the country's east in its orbit. It also has sought guarantees that Ukraine would not join NATO. (AP Photo / Alexander Zemlianichenko)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
People hold a Soviet flag and watch fireworks which mark Victory Day and commemorates the 69th anniversary of the defeat over Nazi Germany, on Poklonnaya hill in Moscow, Friday, May 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
Russians, Ukrainians celebrate Victory Day Over Nazis
Members of a historical military club wearing Soviet army uniforms and their children ride a vintage motorcycle during celebration of the Victory Day in St.Petersburg, Russia, Friday, May 9, 2014. Victory Day, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, is Russia's most important secular holiday celebrated on May 9. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)