According to Sokolov, he will take up a new position on Monday, in accordance with the decision of the board of directors of the enterprise.

Earlier, the head of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, said that one of the conditions for Renault's AvtoVAZ deal is assistance with the supply of components.

On May 16, the Ministry of Industry and Trade reported that the Russian assets of the Renault group were becoming state property.