Vladimir Putin has made his first public appearance since a warrant was issued for his arrest over alleged war crimes.
The Russian leader was seen walking with a prominent limp in annexed Crimea as he went to open a school and children's art centre in the disputed territory of Ukraine.
The region, home to 2.4m people, was annexed by Putin's troops in 2014 in an illegal move.
A short clip published by Kremlin-run social media network VK showed the 70-year-old tyrant walking with his head bowed surrounded by aides as he attended the opening in the port city of Sevastopol.
Despite looking uncomfortable as he walked he forced a chilling smirk.
The event came as Russia marks the ninth anniversary of Putin's seizing of Crimea, which saw pro-Russian president, Viktor Yanukovych, forced from power.
Following the invasion, Russia attempted to deny responsibility for the fighting which it attributed to Crimean self-defence troops.
Putin later admitted, however, he had ordered Russian troops to the region in a move which is illegal under international law.
His appearance comes after the International Criminal Court (ICC) this week issued arrest warrants for both him and Russia's Minister for Children, Maria Lvova-Belova, over allegations of deporting from Ukraine to Russia.
The allegations date back to February last year when Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine.
