The former commander-in-chief of Russia’s ground forces, General Alexei Maslov, has died suddenly.
Maslov, who had also served as Russia’s chief military representative to NATO, passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 69.
Machine-building company Uralvagonzavod, where he worked following his military career, announced his death.
Mr Maslov retired from military service in 2011.
Skynews
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