forces president vladimir putin, his criticise the west for refusing to respond to his security demands. the day was overshadowed by the crisis between russia and ukraine. dasa jabari spoke to some of those attending the ceremony. ah, a solemn reminder of the dark days of rushes past. the commander in chief of the armed forces commemorating defender of the fatherland day, which honors war, veterans, and all russians who lost their lives defending their country. prior to the reef playing ceremony by the tomb of the unknown soldiers near the kremlin president vladimir putin released the video message to the nation. but with a clear warning for the world. no prefer you to repeat russia's interests and the security of our people and indisputable priority. so we will continue to threaten and modernize our, i'm in the navy thriving to increase their effectiveness for their faded out with the most cut in h equipment. ah, an independent polling group says the majority of russians believe their presidents over 50 percent of people surveyed at the start of the ukraine crisis back in december. believe the united states and nato countries are responsible for increasing tension