Alternatively, could reveal that Price and Makarov have actually known each other for a long time, and have frequently faced off against one another.

Source: https://gamerant.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-makarov-captain-price-task-force-141-story-good-why/

From the Italian terrace, Makarov seemed frustrated as he mulled the idea.

Source: https://waynetimes.com/national/the-west-has-sanctioned-russias-rich-but-is-that-really-punishing-putin-and-helping-ukraine/

Some of the features listed we already knew about, like the fact that this year's campaign features Makarov as a villain and that players can carry over their progression and inventory from Modern Warfare II.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/all-2023-video-game-delays/

There's an instant sense of escalation and consequences as Makarov continues his game of 4D chess.

Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-mw3-campaign-review/

VChK-OGPU Telegram channel cited a source saying Makarov had been in 'deep depression' following his ousting.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11745773/Vladimir-Putin-Former-Russian-general-fired-Russian-leader-dead-suspected-suicide.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490