Putin says Russia will study Trump Peace Board invitation, including a proposed $1bn fee, amid concerns the body could rival the UN
President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will carefully review an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join the proposed Trump Peace Board, signalling cautious interest amid growing international controversy.
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Speaking on Wednesday during a televised government meeting, Putin said Russia’s foreign ministry had been tasked with examining the documents related to the Trump Peace Board and consulting with Moscow’s strategic partners before any formal response is issued.
“The Russian foreign ministry has been charged with studying the documents that were sent to us and to consult on the topic with our strategic partners,” Putin said.
“It is only after that we’ll be able to reply to the invitation.”
The Russian leader added that the country could potentially fund the proposed $1bn permanent membership fee using Russian assets frozen under the previous US administration.
According to him, those funds could also be channelled towards post-war reconstruction efforts.
“These assets could also be used to reconstruct the territories damaged by the hostilities, after the conclusion of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine,” Putin stated.
The Trump Peace Board invitation was reportedly sent to dozens of world leaders, each asked to contribute $1bn in exchange for a permanent seat on the body.
While the initiative was initially presented as a mechanism to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, its charter appears to grant it a broader mandate.
That expanded scope has raised alarm among some US allies, including France, who fear the Trump Peace Board could evolve into a rival structure to the United Nations, potentially undermining existing multilateral institutions.
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As global reactions continue to unfold, analysts say Russia’s measured response reflects both strategic calculation and unease over the board’s long-term geopolitical implications.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
