Putin Visits Crimea to Celebrate Victory Day: Russian Roulette in Ukraine (Dispatch 37)

Subscribe to VICE News here: On Friday, May 9, President Vladimir Putin of Russia visited Crimea for the first time after its annexation. He arrived at the Crimean port city Sevastopol during the Victory Day celebrations commemorating the triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II with a massive parade of Russian troops and veterans. The annual festivities quickly turned into a festival of Russian rule and a show of military power. Read more on : Watch all of VICE News’ coverage of the conflict in Ukraine here: Check out the VICE News beta for more: Follow VICE News here: Facebook: Twitter: Tumblr: