“Still unclear if the Lebanese have said yes or no”
There is only one correct answer
“Specialized authorities at Rafik Hariri International Airport received information from the Russian navy notifying them that they will be carrying out training and maneuvers for three days, starting midnight tonight, which will have a direct effect on Lebanon’s airspace and will bring air traffic to and from Beirut’s airport to a complete halt,” the Lebanese government said in a statement.
Do you see a question in there anywhere? There is no answer for the Lebanese to give. I cannot find any Russian statement that indicates they have asked but only that they have informed.