Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join United States President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts and overseeing governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov disclosed this while speaking to journalists, including AFP, noting that Moscow was seeking to “clarify all the nuances” of the offer with Washington. He did not state whether Putin was inclined to accept the invitation.
According to Peskov, the White House has reached out to several figures across the world to serve on the so-called Board of Peace, which is to be chaired by President Trump.
For years, Russia sought to maintain balanced relations with key players in the Middle East, including Israel and the Palestinians. However, Moscow’s stance has shifted following the Israel-Hamas war and Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine, with the Kremlin moving away from Israel and strengthening ties with its regional rivals, including Iran.
Russia has also pursued closer relations with Gulf states amid increasing diplomatic isolation from the West.
Putin has previously expressed support for Trump’s conflict-resolution efforts. Speaking last October, the Russian president praised Trump for his role in addressing long-standing global crises.
“He’s really doing a lot to resolve these complex crises, which have lasted for years, even decades,” Putin said.
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Referring to the Middle East situation, he added: “If we succeed in achieving everything Donald has strived for… it will be a historic event.”
The ongoing war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza have strained Moscow’s traditionally cordial relations with Israel, which is home to a significant Russian-born population. The Kremlin has repeatedly criticised Israel’s response to the October 7 attacks and called for restraint.
“The Gaza Strip is experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe in the full sense of the word,” Putin was quoted by RIA Novosti as saying during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last May.
“Russia, as a friend of the Palestinian people, is trying to provide regular assistance,” he added.