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Afghan refugee Hassan Khan, 1, sits on a bed next to a prosthetic limb belonging to his grandfather, Hazrat Wali, 77, as he fixes his wooden cart in a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Hazrat Wali was injured during the military invasion of Afghanistan by the former Soviet Union, and currently works as a daily laborer at a wholesale fruit and vegetable market. Afghan refugee Hassan Khan, 1, sits
Cars drive over potholes along a road near Kiev May 16, 2013. In many ways, the problems with Ukraine's roads encapsulate the country's political and economic dilemmas more than two decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Most drivers blame the government for the fact that potholes and crumbling asphalt mean they either have to endure incessant jolts and regular damage by steering straight over them, or zig-zag around them, with perilous consequences. Picture taken May 16, 2013. To match story UKRAINE-ROADS. Cars drive over potholes along a ro
A man holds red flag during ceremonial initiation of children into the Young Pioneer Youth communist group, created in the Soviet Union for children 10-14 years old, in Moscow's Red square on May 19, 2013 during the organization's celebration day. Some three thousands pioneers took part in the ceremony. A man holds red flag during ceremon
Veterans of the Soviet Army and Russian Communist Party tie red scarves around childrens' necks, symbolizing their initiation into the Young Pioneer Youth communist group created in the Soviet Union for children 10-14 years old, in Moscow's Red square on May 19, 2013 during the organization's celebration day. Some three thousands pioneers took part in the ceremony. Veterans of the Soviet Army and Rus
Afghan boys play on the frame of a Soviet military vehicle on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, May 12, 2013. In February, 1989, after more than nine years of fighting, the Soviet Union withdrew from Afghanistan leaving tanks and other military equipment behind in Afghanistan. The rusting carcases can still be found throughout the Afghan countryside. Afghan boys play on the frame of a
Russian-Israeli World War II veterans march during a street parade marking Victory day in Haifa, Israel, Friday, May 10, 2013. Israeli World War II veterans from the former Soviet Union marched together with their families in Haifa Friday to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Allies victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Russian-Israeli World War II vetera
Fireworks explode in the sky above an Orthodox church with Moscow State University main building (L) in the background during a display as part of celebrations for Victory Day in Moscow May 9, 2013. Russia commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. Fireworks explode in the sky above
Fireworks explodes above the Yenisei River during celebration for Victory Day in Russia's Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk May 9, 2013. Russia commemorated on Thursday the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Fireworks explodes above the Yenise
Ukrainian veterans lay flowers on the Unknown Soldier's tomb in Kiev May 9, 2013. Ukraine commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. Ukrainian veterans lay flowers on t
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich takes part in the moment of silence at Unknown Soldier's tomb in Kiev May 9, 2013. Ukraine commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovi
Local residents throng to the 'Mother of the Motherland' monument at a World War Two memorial in Kiev May 9, 2013. Ukraine commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. Local residents throng to the 'Moth
A boy wearing a wartime Soviet side-cap salutes near the 'Mother of the Motherland' monument at a World War Two memorial in Kiev May 9, 2013. Ukraine commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. A boy wearing a wartime Soviet side
Ukrainian cadets enjoy their ice cream after taking part in a festive ceremony in Kiev May 9, 2013. Ukraine commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. Ukrainian cadets enjoy their ice cr
A veteran holding a portrait of his buddy who died after the World War Two marches in the centre of the Ukrainian capital in an improvised A veteran holding a portrait of his
A woman holds a portrait of a late relative who fought in World War Two before a march commemorating those who perished during or after the war in Kiev May 9, 2013. Ukraine commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. A woman holds a portrait of a late
People holding portraits of their relatives who perished during World War Two or died later, march in the centre of the Ukrainian capital in an improvised People holding portraits of their r
World War Two veterans chat in the centre of Kiev May 9, 2013. Ukraine commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. World War Two veterans chat in the
Military school students dressed in Red Army uniforms walk during a historic re-enactment in Kiev May 9, 2013. Ukraine commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. Military school students dressed in
Belarus World War II veterans attend Victory Day celebration in Minsk, on May 9, 2013. Belarus as well as the other former Soviet republics celebrates the 1945 victory over Nazi Germany on May 9, the date of the Nazis' capitulation to the Soviet Union, which took place in the evening on May 8, 1945 (May 9 by Moscow Time), following the original capitulation Germany agreed earlier to the joint Allied forces on the Western Front. Belarus World War II veterans atten
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) toasts with a veteran during a reception to mark Victory Day in the Kremlin May 9, 2013. Russia commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. Russian President Vladimir Putin (R
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with a veteran following the Victory Parade on Moscow's Red Square May 9, 2013. Russia commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. Russian President Vladimir Putin (L
Wearing traditional Belarus costumes youth take part in Victory Day celebration in Minsk, on May 9, 2013. Belarus as well as the other former Soviet republics celebrates the 1945 victory over Nazi Germany on May 9, the date of the Nazis' capitulation to the Soviet Union, which took place in the evening on May 8, 1945 (May 9 by Moscow Time), following the original capitulation Germany agreed earlier to the joint Allied forces on the Western Front. Wearing traditional Belarus costume
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko speaks during Victory Day celebration in Minsk, on May 9, 2013. Belarus as well as the other former Soviet republics celebrates the 1945 victory over Nazi Germany on May 9, the date of the Nazis' capitulation to the Soviet Union, which took place in the evening on May 8, 1945 (May 9 by Moscow Time), following the original capitulation Germany agreed earlier to the joint Allied forces on the Western Front. Belarus President Alexander Lukashe
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko speaks during Victory Day celebrations in Minsk May 9, 2013. Belarus commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. Belarusian President Alexander Luka
A boy carries flowers to lay at a monument during Victory Day celebrations in the town of Molodechno, some 60 km (37 miles) northwest of Minsk May 9, 2013. Belarus commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. A boy carries flowers to lay at a m
World War Two veterans walk in a park during Victory Day celebrations in the town of Molodechno, some 60 km (37 miles) northwest of Minsk May 9, 2013. Belarus commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. World War Two veterans walk in a pa
A woman holds up flowers with a picture of a deceased relative hanging around her neck during a march celebrating Victory Day in the center of Kiev on May 9, 2013. Ukraine, Russia and other countries of former Soviet Union today celebrate victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. A woman holds up flowers with a pic
A girl gives flowers to a veteran on May 9, 2013 near the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Antakalnis memorial during Victory Day celebrations in Vilnius, Lithuania. Former Soviet Union WW II veterans and their relatives celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany at the end of World War II on May 9, 1945. A girl gives flowers to a veteran o
World War Two veteran Valentsina Moloshenko, 90, sits in a wheelchair as people lay flowers at a monument during Victory Day celebrations in the town of Molodechno, some 60 km (37 miles) northwest of Minsk May 9, 2013. Belarus commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. World War Two veteran Valentsina Mo
A man wearing a Soviet Army helmet makes pictures during a march to celebrate Victory Day in the center of Kiev on May 9, 2013. Ukraine, Russia and other countries of former Soviet Union today celebrate victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. A man wearing a Soviet Army helmet