NATO Military Activities Near Russia Reach Cold War Intensity, Warns Moscow Envoy
NATO military activity along Russian borders reaches Cold War levels — Moscow’s envoy

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Russian envoy Dmitry Polyansky has stated that NATO military operations along Russia's borders have escalated to Cold War levels. He highlighted the increasing tensions, including Ukraine's use of Baltic airspace for drone strikes and ongoing NATO exercises, suggesting a dire need for heightened vigilance regarding European security.
- 01Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's envoy to the OSCE, claims NATO military activities are at Cold War levels.
- 02Polyansky warned that the escalating tensions could prompt a shift in the OSCE's security assessments.
- 03Ukraine is reportedly planning sabotage attacks on Russia from Latvia, with NATO's support.
- 04The Narrow Waters 26-1 military exercise is currently taking place near Russia's territorial waters.
- 05NATO's Cold Response drills concluded in March, marking a significant increase in military readiness in the region.
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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.
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The escalation of NATO military activities poses potential risks for regional stability, affecting security dynamics in Eastern Europe.
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