Russia has said this for quite some time. And due to the International policy regarding wars. Any conflict involving more then 5 countries is to be considered a WORLD WAR. Russia is saying and announcing it publically that the conflict in Syria is the START of World War 3 since it fits these and other criteria.<br /><br />Source<br /><br />http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/12153112/Russia-warns-of-new-world-war-starting-in-Syria.html<br /><br />http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/turkey/12151701/Turkey-threatens-to-open-the-gates-and-send-refugees-to-Europe.html
