Russia could play a new role in Afghanistan under plans being drawn up between NATO and Moscow -- more than two decades after Soviet troops were forced into a bloody retreat from the country.
Among a range of proposals under consideration Wednesday was the possibility of Russia lending military helicopters to the Afghan Army, training Afghan pilots in Russia and enabling more NATO convoys -- including those with lethal cargo -- to pass across its territory. The plan could also extend to Russia training Afghan security forces outside the country in counternarcotics techniques.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/10...ar-initiative/
how about that!