Former EU Ambassador Janis Mazeiks Completes Military Training, Becomes Reservist

Janis Mazeiks, the former EU Ambassador to Chisinau, known for his large collection of ties, has traded his suits and dress shoes for military fatigues. The diplomat put on a military uniform and posed for a photo holding a weapon.

Mazeiks said he spent three weeks taking part in military training with the Armed Forces. Following the course, the former diplomat became a reservist.

“I learned a lot of new things during these three weeks — weapons handling and safety, treating the wounded, countering drones and, of course, discipline,” Mazeiks wrote on social media.

Janis Mazeiks headed the EU Delegation in Chisinau from 2021 to 2025.