Yes, I've wondered the same thing, Ataros, and this is one reason I've avoided the 'Oleg slanging' that has sometimes started up. As well as it just being unpleasant.
Vizerra could certainly fit the bill for involvement in an expansion. It would be a good way to end this dark chapter for IL-2 if so. All speculation though.
http://blogs.vizerra.com/vizerra_en/...interview.html