Yes, Russia was fighting Islamofacism long before 9-11-01.
We were a little slow to the party...
10% of Russia is rabid Islamist. Putin depends on an Islamic warlord to keep his army staffed.
The birth rate for all of Russia is 1.5. The birth rate for the rabid Islamist part of Russia is 2.6. Replacement is 2. Now tell me who’s winning that battle?