Analysis: Russia’s new equipment on parade

12th May 2017 - 15:00 GMT | by Alexander Mladenov, Krassimir Grozev in Sofia

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Russia has unveiled several new weapons systems during its annual 9 May Victory Day parade on the Red Square in Moscow.

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Alexander Mladenov is a Shephard correspondent based in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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