EU leaders debate diplomatic channels with Russia amid Latvian opposition (defence24.com)

• Latvian PM opposes diplomatic channels with Russia.
• Costa confirms brief, non-substantive Kremlin contacts.
• EU seeks representation in Ukraine peace negotiations.

"At an EU summit in Brussels, Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs stated that diplomatic channels with Russia are meaningless as long as Moscow rejects diplomacy. European Council President António Costa confirmed brief contacts with the Kremlin to protect EU interests. Several leaders favor Costa as EU representative for potential peace talks."