Latvia Calls for EU-Mandated Envoy to Lead Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has called for the European Union to appoint a dedicated envoy to lead peace negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at the Latvian Embassy in Brussels on June 18, Kulbergs argued that Europe should establish this diplomatic position in preparation for future peace talks with Russia. The proposal reflects growing discussions among EU member states about the diplomatic infrastructure needed to facilitate negotiations when conditions allow. Kulbergs' statement suggests that Latvia, as an EU member state bordering Russia, views formal diplomatic representation as essential for European efforts to end the ongoing war. The call for an EU-mandated envoy indicates broader European consideration of how the bloc should coordinate its diplomatic approach to Ukraine's conflict. Such an appointment would centralize negotiation efforts under a single, officially recognized European representative rather than relying on ad-hoc or unilateral diplomatic channels.