Russia's President Vladimir Putin has praised the war in Ukraine as a success.
He appeared before large crowds in Moscow, who had gathered to celebrate eight years since Russia annexed Crimea.
Al Jazeera's @Bernard Smith reports from Moscow, Russia.

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