Russian president’s carefully constructed image of military might and historical importance is beginning to crack The parade on Red Square is designed to project strength abroad and reinforce loyalty at home.It is an orchestrated display of military power, historical mythology, and political messaging wrapped around the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany in May 1945.This year, however, Moscow’s celebrations were noticeably subdued. There was no military equipment on display for the first time in years. Four years into its invasion of Ukraine, it is becoming obvious that the Kremlin has little to boast about.Apparently fearing the possibility of Ukrainian drones over...