UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(01 of30)
Open Image ModalArmed pro-Russian militants part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(02 of30)
Open Image ModalLocals attend a celebration of the Victory Day in the eastern Ukranian city of Slavyansk on May 9, 2014, to mark 69 years since victory in World War II. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(03 of30)
Open Image ModalArmed pro-Russian militants part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(04 of30)
Open Image ModalAn Armed pro-Russian militant takes part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(05 of30)
Open Image ModalArmed pro-Russian militants part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(06 of30)
Open Image ModalArmed pro-Russian militants part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(07 of30)
Open Image ModalArmed pro-Russian militants part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(08 of30)
Open Image ModalArmed pro-Russian militants part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(09 of30)
Open Image ModalPeople take part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(10 of30)
Open Image ModalLocals attend a celebration of the Victory Day in the eastern Ukranian city of Slavyansk on May 9, 2014, to mark 69 years since victory in World War II. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(11 of30)
Open Image ModalPeople take part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(12 of30)
Open Image ModalArmed pro-Russian militants receive flowers from a young girl while taking part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(13 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: Pro-Russia civilians dance to patriotic Russian songs during a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(14 of30)
Open Image ModalPeople take part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(15 of30)
Open Image ModalPro-Moscow rebels leader and Slavyansk's self-styled unelected mayor Vyacheslav Ponomaryov (C) takes part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(16 of30)
Open Image ModalPro-Moscow rebels leader and Slavyansk's self-styled unelected mayor Vyacheslav Ponomaryov gives a speech during a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(17 of30)
Open Image ModalA local veteran takes part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(18 of30)
Open Image ModalVeterans take part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(19 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: Pro-Russia civilians sing patriotic Russian songs during a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(20 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: A pro-Russian citizen embraces a military veteran at a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(21 of30)
Open Image ModalArmed pro-Russian militants part in a ceremony marking the 69 years since Soviet victory in World War II, in Slavyansk on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CRISIS(22 of30)
Open Image ModalLocals attend a celebration of the Victory Day in the eastern Ukranian city of Slavyansk on May 9, 2014, to mark 69 years since victory in World War II. AFP PHOTO / VASILY MAXIMOV (Photo credit should read VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(23 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: Pro-Russia militia attend a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(24 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: Pro-Russian militia and self-proclaimed mayor of Slavyansk Vyacheslav Ponomaryov attend a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(25 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: A veteran joins pro-Russia civilians at a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(26 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: Self-proclaimed mayor of Slavyansk Vyacheslav Ponomaryov and pro-Russia militia attend a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(27 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: Citizens and pro-Russian militia take part in a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(28 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: Pro-Russia militia attend a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(29 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: Pro-Russian militia attend a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pro Russians Celebrate Victory Day In Eastern Ukraine(30 of30)
Open Image ModalSLOVYANSK, UKRAINE - MAY 09: Pro-Russian citizens dance during a 'Victory Day' ceremony marking the end of World War II on May 9, 2014 in Slovyansk, Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country have scheduled a referendum Sunday on independence from Ukraine. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)