Kremlin Says Putin a Step Closer to Joining Trump's 'Board of Peace'
Russia is seeking clarification on an invitation for Vladimir Putin to join Donald Trump's "board of peace," which aims to oversee a ceasefire in Gaza. The move has raised eyebrows given the ongoing war in Ukraine, where hundreds of thousands have been killed and Russian troops have carried out atrocities against civilians.
A letter from the Kremlin revealed that Russia had received an invitation from the US to participate in the board, which includes prominent leaders like former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The board's proposed agenda, dubbed a "charter," would focus on promoting stability and governance in regions affected by conflict.
However, the inclusion of Putin, who has repeatedly rejected ceasefire proposals along Ukrainian frontlines, has sparked controversy. French officials have stated that they will decline membership due to the board's broader aspirations, which extend beyond the Gaza situation.
Canada, Hungary, Vietnam, and Belarus have so far confirmed their acceptance of the invitation. The Kremlin believes that including Putin in this international body would add weight to his favor with Trump on the Ukraine conflict. Nevertheless, a formal response from Russia has not been announced yet.
It remains uncertain whether those meetings involving Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's special envoy, will discuss the board of peace or focus solely on other issues during their attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Russia is seeking clarification on an invitation for Vladimir Putin to join Donald Trump's "board of peace," which aims to oversee a ceasefire in Gaza. The move has raised eyebrows given the ongoing war in Ukraine, where hundreds of thousands have been killed and Russian troops have carried out atrocities against civilians.
A letter from the Kremlin revealed that Russia had received an invitation from the US to participate in the board, which includes prominent leaders like former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The board's proposed agenda, dubbed a "charter," would focus on promoting stability and governance in regions affected by conflict.
However, the inclusion of Putin, who has repeatedly rejected ceasefire proposals along Ukrainian frontlines, has sparked controversy. French officials have stated that they will decline membership due to the board's broader aspirations, which extend beyond the Gaza situation.
Canada, Hungary, Vietnam, and Belarus have so far confirmed their acceptance of the invitation. The Kremlin believes that including Putin in this international body would add weight to his favor with Trump on the Ukraine conflict. Nevertheless, a formal response from Russia has not been announced yet.
It remains uncertain whether those meetings involving Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's special envoy, will discuss the board of peace or focus solely on other issues during their attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos.