Trump Invites Putin to Join U.S.-Led “Board of Peace” on Gaza as Diplomacy Shifts
President Donald Trump confirmed that Vladimir Putin has been invited to join the U.S.-led “Board of Peace,” a new international council intended to oversee parts of the Gaza ceasefire and post-war reconstruction. Trump’s comments came as global attention turns to shifting diplomacy and rising geopolitical tensions over the initiative.
The invitation to Putin — extended through diplomatic channels — was acknowledged by the Kremlin, which said Russia is still assessing the offer and seeking clarification on its details. The board, launched under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, is meant to support the governance, stabilization and rebuilding of conflict-affected regions, starting with Gaza.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said he expects to meet Putin in Moscow, and that the invitation was part of broader peace efforts. Trump’s vision for the board has expanded beyond Gaza, with the U.S. president promoting it as a new forum for conflict resolution.
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However, Putin has not publicly accepted the invitation, and Russian officials are reportedly studying the proposal rather than confirming participation. That uncertainty comes amid criticism from some Western nations about the board’s structure and its relationship with existing multilateral institutions.
The initiative has also drawn broader global reaction, with some nations declining to participate and others weighing their options. Membership rules reportedly include a $1 billion fee for permanent seats, a detail fueling further debate.
“President Putin also received an invitation to join this board of peace,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, adding Moscow would clarify its position in due course.
The invitation’s implications stretch beyond Gaza, raising questions about Russia’s engagement with Western-led diplomatic efforts even as the Ukraine war continues.
Officials on both sides now face a diplomatic test: whether Russia will accept, and what that means for global peace negotiations.
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