The Official Start of World War III?

Last night, I was thinking to myself, when will Russia and China begin sending troops abroad to further their quest for natural resources across the globe?  Then I saw the below article this morning.

I've contended for some time now that World War III has already begun.  When we look back, we will see that.  Along those lines, for the non-believers, is this the official start of World War III?

Russia said on Tuesday that it had dispatched a flotilla of 11 warships to the eastern Mediterranean, some of which would dock in Syria. It would be the largest display of Russian military power in the region since the Syrian conflict began almost 17 months ago. Nearly half of the ships were capable of carrying hundreds of marines.

Look, Russia is still Russia.  Militarily inept and corrupt to the core.  Nonetheless, they are large enough to send the globe into conflict and with China's help, a lot of people can die.

I will say this, however.  Russia getting actively involved in the Middle East gives radical Islamists a new enemy to hate.  If Muslims think Americans are bad, just wait until they see the behavior of drunken Russian soldiers.  Get your popcorn ready.