That’s exactly how I understand it as well.
Damascus must be destroyed first for Russia to even bother with a response. It’s why they lead all of those nations in the largest mass attack in history - only to be obliterated.
Up until Damascus still being somewhat functional, Russia would not try to move on Israel.
But go ahead, pretend the lies and deliberate misinterpretations of Scripture spread to give get religious folks behind the Cold War are the truth. As long as you do, though, you'll never understand where current events really stand with regard to Scripture and won't understand which individuals may be fulfilling a role described in Scripture.
have a lovely day