As I understand there has not only been a request, but some Russkie general has shown up to survey the situation. Seems the truth should out quickly as it is only a hop, skip, and jump from Syria to Iraq by air.
Putin would love flying out of an Iraqi base used currently by the USAF - think of all the egg he would be putting on Zippy’s face!
We build top notch airbases, with all the amenities, for advanced Russian fighter jets and helios to use.
If I was Putin gunning for my own Super Power Block in the Middle East..I would do it.
We will see what happens.
Obama worst President EVER of the United States
The Russians set up a coordination center with the Iraqis before they began bombing