Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of its annexation from Ukraine.
The International Criminal Court had issued an arrest warrant for Putin accusing him of war crimes and holding him personally responsible for the abduction of children from Ukraine during Russia's invasion.
Putin was greeted by the Russian-installed governor of Sevastopol and visited an art school and a children's center.
While Putin's remarks were not broadcasted by the state media, he talked about the importance of holding onto Crimea a day before his visit.
In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine, a move widely considered illegal.
The international community has called on Russia to withdraw from the peninsula and other areas it has occupied since last year.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has demanded Russia's withdrawal from the peninsula to achieve peace in the area.
The anniversary of the annexation has continually strained the relationship between Russia and the West.
Different sources have offered different perspectives on the article.
The Independent specifically mentions ICC's war crimes charges against Putin, adding a quote from the US President Joe Biden, who says that Putin has "clearly committed war crimes," and that he believes the charges were justified.
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera emphasises that Putin's visit was unannounced, a surprise.
The source quotes the Russian-installed governor of Sevastopol and describes Putin's visit as a personal one.
On the other hand, The Sky News mentioned that Putin's remarks in Sevastopol were not broadcast by the state media.
The Metro adds that Putin walked with a noticeable limp during his visit.