Newly-appointed Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has already approved his resignation. Russian President and Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin is now to finalize the procedure.
Gen. Makarov hasn’t explained the reasons behind his decision. After he steps down, the Russian military will name the new chief of general staff and the first deputy defense minister.
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