> which means WW3. Customarily, it's been called a "World War" when both sides have participants from multiple nations. As far as I'm aware, Russia's only ally

> which means WW3. Customarily, it's been called a "World War" when both sides have participants from multiple nations. As far as I'm aware, Russia's only ally would be Belarus, which looks to me like a Russian province in all but name. "WWIII" is a term that also refers to Global Thermonuclear War; if that's what you meant, then I apologise for being pedantic. [Edit] No attack on Poland or the Baltic states is possible without first subduing Ukraine; so I don't think that's at all imminent. But I wouldn't be surprised if Russia pops a tactical nuke or two in Ukraine, then all bets will be off.