The Kremlin said on Monday that the United States has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in former US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” an initiative envisioned as part of the second phase of Trump’s plan to bring the Gaza war to an end.
Responding to the invitation, Moscow said it was still examining the proposal and would seek further engagement with Washington to better understand its scope and structure. “We hope to have contacts with the US to clarify the details of the ‘Board of Peace’ proposal. We are studying its specifics,” a Kremlin spokesperson said, signalling a cautious but open approach.
According to details of the draft charter reported by Reuters, the proposed body would be chaired by Trump for life. Its initial mandate would focus on the Gaza conflict, after which its role would be expanded to address other global conflicts. Invitations to join the board have reportedly been sent to around 60 countries, including India and Pakistan.
International reactions to the proposal have been mixed. While some governments have responded cautiously, diplomats have privately voiced concerns that the initiative could undermine or sideline the role of the United Nations in international peacekeeping and conflict resolution. Critics argue that the creation of a parallel, US-led body could dilute existing multilateral mechanisms.
Among the few countries to openly welcome the idea is Hungary, a close ally of Trump, which has given an unequivocal acceptance to the invitation. Most other governments, however, have refrained from making public commitments, with officials in several capitals expressing reservations anonymously.
Kazakhstan has emerged as another confirmed participant. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has accepted the invitation, with his spokesperson stating that he wishes to contribute to efforts aimed at achieving stability and peace in the Middle East.
Further details of the proposal reveal a tiered membership structure. Under the draft framework, countries can join the board for three-year terms without any financial obligation. However, permanent membership would require a contribution of one billion US dollars. According to a US official familiar with the unpublished charter, funds raised through the initiative would be directed primarily towards the reconstruction of Gaza.
As governments weigh the implications of joining the Trump-led Board of Peace, questions remain about its long-term mandate, its relationship with existing international institutions, and whether it would complement or compete with the United Nations’ established role in managing global conflicts.
