US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Russia's Vladimir Putin to join his "board of peace", a global governing body aimed at resolving conflicts and overseeing reconstruction efforts worldwide. The offer comes as tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain high, with a devastating war that has dragged on for nearly four years showing no signs of abating.
Trump had previously pushed for an end to the conflict in Ukraine, vowing to stop it within 24 hours of taking office last year. However, progress has been slow, with peace negotiations ongoing but momentum faltering.
The "board of peace" is a three-tier governing structure that aims to implement Trump's 20-point plan to bring an end to Israel's war on Gaza. The plan, which includes representatives from around the world including the US, Europe and Arab countries, has been criticized for placing powerful figures at the top and potentially marginalizing Palestinian political agency.
Putin's potential involvement in the "board of peace" has sparked interest, particularly given Russia's long-standing relations with Iran and its growing ties with Gulf Arab states. The Kremlin has sought to balance its relationships with major players in the Middle East, including Israel, which Trump's administration has been accused of propping up through the US-Israel relationship.
Trump had previously praised Putin's efforts to resolve conflicts, saying they were "really doing a lot" and that success would be a "historic event". However, Putin has also faced criticism for his handling of the Gaza conflict, with many accusing Israel of committing a genocidal war on the territory.
The prospect of Putin joining the "board of peace" raises questions about Russia's motivations and whether it is genuinely committed to finding a peaceful resolution in Ukraine. With tensions between Russia and Ukraine showing no signs of easing, it remains to be seen whether Trump's proposal will have any real impact or simply serves as a distraction from the ongoing conflict.
The invitation also highlights the increasingly complex dynamics at play in the Middle East, where powerful actors like Putin, Trump, and Israel are jockeying for influence. As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, it is unclear what role Russia's involvement in the "board of peace" will play in finding a lasting solution to the conflict.
Trump had previously pushed for an end to the conflict in Ukraine, vowing to stop it within 24 hours of taking office last year. However, progress has been slow, with peace negotiations ongoing but momentum faltering.
The "board of peace" is a three-tier governing structure that aims to implement Trump's 20-point plan to bring an end to Israel's war on Gaza. The plan, which includes representatives from around the world including the US, Europe and Arab countries, has been criticized for placing powerful figures at the top and potentially marginalizing Palestinian political agency.
Putin's potential involvement in the "board of peace" has sparked interest, particularly given Russia's long-standing relations with Iran and its growing ties with Gulf Arab states. The Kremlin has sought to balance its relationships with major players in the Middle East, including Israel, which Trump's administration has been accused of propping up through the US-Israel relationship.
Trump had previously praised Putin's efforts to resolve conflicts, saying they were "really doing a lot" and that success would be a "historic event". However, Putin has also faced criticism for his handling of the Gaza conflict, with many accusing Israel of committing a genocidal war on the territory.
The prospect of Putin joining the "board of peace" raises questions about Russia's motivations and whether it is genuinely committed to finding a peaceful resolution in Ukraine. With tensions between Russia and Ukraine showing no signs of easing, it remains to be seen whether Trump's proposal will have any real impact or simply serves as a distraction from the ongoing conflict.
The invitation also highlights the increasingly complex dynamics at play in the Middle East, where powerful actors like Putin, Trump, and Israel are jockeying for influence. As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, it is unclear what role Russia's involvement in the "board of peace" will play in finding a lasting solution to the conflict.
. I mean, Russia and US have been cool lately so maybe they'll actually get some stuff done. But for real tho, 20-point plan sounds kinda shady 
, we need more representation from the people, not just powerful figures. And what's with Israel? Like, can't we just focus on Ukraine for a sec? 
Putin's involvement is def interesting tho, Russia's been playing both sides like a pro 
. This whole thing has me shook, but in a good way...let's see if Trump's plan actually works out 
. It feels like another attempt at grandstanding without actually solving anything. I mean, what's in it for Russia? Are they just looking to get a seat at the table or something? 
. The dynamics between Russia, Ukraine, Israel, and Iran are already so complicated, it's hard to see how this would actually make things better 
. Anyway, I'm keeping an eye on this one, it could get juicy 
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and israel's whole situation in gaza still unresolved. i dunno about trump's 20-point plan, but at least he was good for one thing - making it clear that things are gonna get weird in geopolitics 
anyway, gotta keep an eye on this development...
Still, if they really wanna make a difference, it's bout doin more than just talk 
. Anybody think Putin got the right vision 4 this? 
Trump's plan to bring world peace just keeps on sounding like a game of 'who's got the most friends', and Putin's potential involvement is definitely raising some eyebrows 
. If Putin joins Trump's "board of peace", it could be seen as him trying to gain more influence over the Middle East and Africa. Russia has already been involved in some conflicts in Ukraine, so I'm worried that this might just prolong things 
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. But we need to make sure that Putin is genuinely committed to finding a peaceful solution, not just using this as an opportunity to expand Russia's influence 
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. And I'd love to see some kind of guarantees that the Palestinians will have a seat at the table when it comes to any decisions made by this "board of peace" 
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