Russian President Vladimir Putin has been formally invited by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to join a newly proposed international body called the Board of Peace, part of Washington’s plan to guide the next phase of the fragile ceasefire and reconstruction effort in the Gaza Strip. The Kremlin confirmed receipt of the invitation and said it is reviewing the proposal.
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The Board of Peace — a centrepiece of Trump’s broader 20-point peace initiative following more than two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas — is intended to oversee governance, demilitarisation and rebuilding efforts in Gaza. Invitations have reportedly been sent to around 60 countries and global leaders, including Russia, India, Turkey and several European and Arab states.
Diplomatic Response and Kremlin Position
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that President Putin has received the invitation through diplomatic channels and that Russian officials are studying the details, seeking further clarification from Washington before making any decision.
Russia — which has tried to maintain relations with multiple actors in the Middle East despite frictions arising from its invasion of Ukraine and differing positions on the Gaza conflict — has not yet publicly indicated whether Putin will accept the offer.
Structure and Membership Dynamics
The board, which Trump has described in public statements as a major forum for peace efforts, would be chaired by the U.S. president and include an executive committee featuring prominent global figures. These are expected to include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and others drawn from diplomatic, development and economic sectors.
According to draft proposals circulating in media reporting, countries can secure permanent seats on the board by contributing significant funding — reportedly about US $1 billion — while others serve fixed terms.
Strategic and Global Implications
Putin’s potential participation would be notable given his relative isolation from many Western-led diplomatic initiatives over the past several years, particularly since Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine began in 2022. Analysts say a role on the board could signal a rare avenue of cooperation between Moscow and Washington on at least one international issue.
However, the initiative has drawn mixed reactions internationally. Some governments are still reviewing their positions, while others have raised questions about how the board’s mandate intersects with the United Nations’ established peacekeeping and reconstruction frameworks.
The Board of Peace initiative is expected to feature prominently at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where world leaders and diplomats will have a platform to discuss the next steps for Gaza’s peace process.
