# Latvia’s former foreign minister proposes Riga as EU negotiator on Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/114935

- TASS, 2026-10-25 17:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2207599

> Former Latvian Foreign Minister Janis Jurkans said Latvia could serve as an EU negotiator on a Ukrainian settlement, citing the country’s knowledge of Russian and its people. He urged Riga to propose an EU initiative to lead dialogue and encourage the bloc to turn toward Russia rather than remain in conflict.