During a meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Permanent Council, Dmitry Polyansky, the Russian Permanent Representative, expressed grave concerns about NATO's military activities along Russia's borders, stating they have reached levels reminiscent of the Cold War. He emphasized that the current military posture of NATO is alarming, suggesting that if the OSCE maintained a Doomsday Clock, it would need to be adjusted closer to midnight due to escalating tensions. Polyansky criticized what he termed the 'Russophobic frenzy' among European elites, which he believes is exacerbating the situation. He specifically mentioned Ukraine's collaboration with Baltic nations, including Latvia and Poland, which have permitted Ukraine to utilize their airspace for drone strikes against Russian targets. Additionally, he pointed to the ongoing Narrow Waters 26-1 military exercise in the Gulf of Finland, which follows NATO's Cold Response drills, highlighting a significant increase in military readiness in the region. The combination of these factors signals a worrying trend in European security dynamics.