The Kremlin on Monday confirmed that the United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” a new international body envisioned as part of the second phase of Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza.
Reacting to the invitation, Kremlin spokespersons said Moscow is carefully reviewing the proposal and hopes to engage with Washington for further details. “We hope to have contacts with the US to clarify the details of the ‘Board of Peace’ proposal. We are studying its specifics,” the Kremlin said.
According to a draft charter cited by international media, the Board of Peace would be chaired for life by Donald Trump. Its initial mandate would focus on resolving the Gaza conflict before expanding to address other global disputes. Invitations to join the board have reportedly been sent to around 60 countries, including India and Pakistan.
The proposal has drawn mixed reactions globally. While Hungary, a close ally of Trump, has openly accepted the invitation, many other governments have responded cautiously. Diplomats have privately expressed concerns that the initiative could undermine the role of the United Nations in conflict resolution and global diplomacy.
Some countries have chosen not to comment publicly, reflecting unease about the structure and authority of a Trump-led peace body operating outside established multilateral frameworks. One US official familiar with the unpublished charter said countries could either serve three-year terms without financial obligations or secure permanent membership by contributing USD 1 billion to fund the board’s activities.
The same official said funds raised through the initiative would be used primarily for rebuilding Gaza. Kazakhstan has already confirmed its participation, with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accepting an invitation and expressing interest in contributing to stability in the Middle East.
As reactions continue to emerge, Russia’s cautious response highlights broader international uncertainty about Trump’s ambitious proposal and its potential impact on existing global institutions and peace mechanisms.
