A major diplomatic controversy has emerged after the Kremlin confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join a newly created international body known as the “Board of Peace,” which is intended to oversee the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the invitation was delivered to Moscow through diplomatic channels and is currently under review. According to Peskov, Russian authorities are studying the proposal and expect further contact with Washington to clarify its scope and conditions.
The Board of Peace, chaired by Trump, is being presented by the U.S. president as a central pillar of his international peace initiative. Trump has described it as “the greatest and most prestigious board ever assembled.” The body is expected to begin its work in Gaza before expanding to address other global conflicts, with Ukraine among those mentioned as potential future areas of engagement.
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High-profile figures named as members include former British prime minister Tony Blair and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Invitations have reportedly been sent to leaders of around 60 countries, including France, India, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan.
Under the proposed structure, countries will be offered three-year membership terms, but permanent membership would require a contribution of $1 billion (£800 million). Although decisions are expected to be taken by majority vote, Trump, as chairman, would retain final approval and veto power, a provision that has already drawn sharp criticism from diplomats and analysts.
Israel has reacted negatively to the initiative. In a statement, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the plan was not coordinated with the Israeli government and contradicts Israel’s policy on Gaza. Concerns have also been raised over the inclusion of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the executive board, given Israel’s longstanding objections to any Turkish role in post-war Gaza.
Diplomatic sources quoted by Reuters described the proposal as resembling a “Trump United Nations,” arguing that it sidelines the principles and collective framework of the existing UN system. Critics fear the body could undermine established international institutions by concentrating authority in a U.S.-led structure.
Sir Tony Blair sought to distance himself from the controversial $1 billion membership fee, with a spokesman saying the former prime minister has no role in setting the board’s rules or determining membership contributions.
Trump has defended the initiative, saying it is designed to deliver practical results where traditional diplomacy has failed. “It’s going to start with Gaza and then do conflicts as they arise,” he said in comments to Reuters.
In a separate remark, the Kremlin suggested that Trump could “go down in history” if he succeeded in acquiring Greenland, with Peskov saying some international experts already view such a move as historically significant.
As reactions continue to pour in, the proposed Board of Peace has ignited a broader debate about the future of global diplomacy, the role of the United Nations, and whether Trump’s initiative represents a genuine effort at conflict resolution or a radical attempt to reshape the international order under U.S. leadership.
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