Zarinš

Karlis Zarinš, Latvian envoy to Great Britain, 1933–40.

(the Latvian envoy) was looking for me today to inquire about Eden’s route. He said that Riga had informed him that they would like to see Eden in Latvia on his way to Moscow or back. Of course they would!

Ribbentrop met François-Poncet

André François-Poncet, French ambassador to Germany, 1931–38, and to Italy, 1938–40.

in Berlin a few days ago and told him something to this effect: let us settle all controversial issues between ourselves. Forget Russia – it’s an Asian power. Why should we, Europeans, allow it into Europe? François-Poncet replied that, according to physical and political geography, Russia is located in Europe.