Well, I think what's being said is that Russia sees the writing onthe wall, realizes they will want to be involved in the Iraqi rebuilding process, ( BIG MONEY, OIL!!! ) sees that France and Germany are going to be on the outside looking in, and have decided to support our effort.
However, Russia would have a very difficult time getting their forces to the battlefield before we attack next month, unless we start loading them on our C-5's right now.
I'd have to agree, it almost seems strange to play a game that simulates Russians as the badguy...! We have much in common, including being the victims of secular hatred. I call all Russians my brothers and sisters, these days...