Makarov, a ruthless yet cunning strategist, often outmaneuvered his enemies and made them play by his rules. He was the grand mastermind behind World War 3 and the cause of the entire series' events, always pulling the strings from behind the lines as the puppet master. As well, he appeared as a customization option in Call of Duty: Ghosts. Makarov was the unseen overarching antagonist in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the secondary antagonist of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and the main antagonist of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Makarov in Modern Warfare 3) was the main antagonist of the Modern Warfare franchise and was the leader of an Ultranationalist terrorist cell and Imran Zakhaev's protégé. Makarov in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Vladimir A. Vladimir Makarov (Russian: Владимир Макаров) (Also referenced as Vladimir R.
is only the beginning.' - Makarov to Yuri during the events of ' Shock and Awe'. ' Today, we show the world our true strength.
