While in Moscow he praised Russia's "all conquering patriotism", as he watched tanks, ICBM launchers and thousands of infantry parade through Red Square.
His trip to Crimea was the first since Russia took over the Ukrainian region, in March.
In Sevastopol he watched as naval forces paraded through the harbor, while Russian jets soared above the city.
Putin praised Crimeans for rejoining Russia, and congratulated them on their "great victory".
The vast majority of the world calls Russia's takeover illegal and does not recognize it.
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