Russia will be joined by several countries with their future invasion of Israel (Ezekiel 38-39).
The Bible and ancient historians point to the fact the land of Magog is modern day Russia. See attached post.
https://paulthepoke.com/2015/01/07/trend-update-russia-magogisrael-ezekiel-38-39-january-2015/
For Scripture linking Meshech, Tubal, Beth Togarmah, and Gomer to modern day Turkey, see the link below.
https://paulthepoke.com/2015/12/09/trend-update-russia-magogisrael-ezekiel-38-39-december-9-2015/
For Scripture support indicating Persia and Elam are modern day Iran, see the link below.
https://paulthepoke.com/2015/01/28/trend-update-iran-elam-and-israel-january-2015/
It would appear the balance of power is rapidly changing in the Middle East.
August 15, 2016: Russia acquired its first permanent air base in Syria. The Khmeimim Air Base is located near Latakia, Syria on the Mediterranean Sea. With this move, some believe the balance of power in the Mediterranean has shifted to Russia.
August 16, 2016: For the first time, Russia is launching air strikes from Iran. The Iranians have agreed to give Russia access to the Hamadan Air Base in western Iran. Russia is the first foreign country allowed access to the air base. This is being reported by news outlets around the world (The Guardian, RT, Reuters, Jerusalem Post, France 24, New York Times).
RT is reporting Cyprus has offered Russia use of its air base.
Moscow, August 16, 2016: A member of Russia’s upper house of parliament and a member of Russia’s Federation Council Defense and Security Committee indicated Turkey could allow Russia access to the Incirlik Air Base. This is the same air base that is home to United States and NATO air forces. The Incirlik Air Base is alleged to house at least 50 American nuclear weapons.
http://sputniknews.com/military/20160816/1044330202/turkey-russia-incirlik.html
August 15, 2016: A report from the non-partisan Stimson Center to the US Congress was issued. Congress was briefed about the safety of the nuclear weapons at the Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. It was stated the weapons were at risk to being stolen by terrorists, the Turkey government, and/or hostile forces.
http://www.businessinsider.com/congress-briefing-nuclear-weapons-at-incirlik-air-base-2016-8
