U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join his newly established Board of Peace to oversee the Gaza peace plan.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join his new Board of Peace, which is tasked with supervising the next phase of the Gaza peace plan.
Trump made the announcement while speaking to reporters at the College Football National Championship Game in Florida, where Indiana triumphed over Miami. “Yeah, he’s been invited,” Trump stated when asked about Putin’s involvement.
Earlier on the same day, the Kremlin confirmed that Putin had received the invitation and noted that it is currently “studying the details.” The Kremlin added that it will seek clarity on “all the nuances” in its communications with the U.S. government.
In addition to Russia, France has also received an invitation to join the Board of Peace. However, a French official close to President Emmanuel Macron indicated that France does not plan to participate “at this stage.” This official expressed concerns regarding the respect for the principles and structure of the United Nations in relation to the peace board.
When asked about Macron’s reluctance to join, Trump took the opportunity to criticize the French leader. He suggested that Macron’s political future is uncertain, saying, “Well, nobody wants him because he’s going to be out of office very soon.” Trump further threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes, jokingly adding, “But he doesn’t have to join.”
Several other countries have also received invitations to the Board of Peace, including Israel, Canada, Belarus, Slovenia, and Thailand. Meanwhile, Morocco, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Hungary, and Argentina have already accepted their invitations.
The announcement of the Board of Peace and the invitations extended to various countries marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to address the complex situation in Gaza. The involvement of major global players like Russia and the United States could influence the dynamics of future negotiations.
As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how these international invitations will shape the peace process and whether the Board of Peace will effectively contribute to resolving the longstanding conflict in the region.
According to The Associated Press, the unfolding developments will be closely monitored by various stakeholders involved in the peace efforts.