That was my very first thought...according to some prophecy interpretations this is exactly what happens.
Everything is so upside down right now it is hard to keep track of the players. Although the Bible tells us exactly who they are, the alliances all seem unlikely, but it is all falling into place.
Russia, Iran, Turkey, Syria and ISIS. The only oddity is Putin’s disdain for islam, but the access to the spoils of war is a mighty motivation.
At one time Putin called Russia islam’s greatest ally.