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Victory day marked in Donetsk and Odessa

(9 May 2014) Despite ongoing tensions in Ukraine, the mood was calm on Friday as war veterans commemorated Victory Day in Odessa and Donetsk. Hundreds gathered in the Black Sea port of Odessa to lay flowers and commemorate World War II veterans and people who died liberating Ukraine. Last week the city was rocked by violent clashes between pro-Russia forces and supporters of the central government that left nearly 50 people dead. The main eastern city of Donetsk was also calm as a handful of veterans gathered to commemorate Victory Day, carrying former regiment flags and playing old patriotic songs. Victory Day is Russia's most important secular holiday and a key element of the national identity, reflecting the nation's enormous suffering and honouring millions of victims of World War II. This year it comes as Russia is locked in the worst crisis with the West since the end of the Cold War. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...