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- Russia showed off its military power and equipment in its annual Victory Day celebrations.
- But this year's parade was much shorter, with less weaponry, fewer troops, and just one tank.
- Experts say Russia is using much of its equipment in Ukraine and also wants to hide military losses.
Russia's annual Victory Day parade, which is used to show off its military might, was a far more muted affair this year, as it struggles in its invasion of Ukraine.
The annual May 9 Victory Parade, which marks Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany, has in the past featured a huge amount of Russian weaponry, as well as some of its most advanced equipment.