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Trump invites Putin to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, Kremlin says

Reuters
Related: Starmer negotiating terms with US over Gaza 'Board of Peace' involvement
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly been invited to join a "Board of Peace" initiated by Donald Trump, with Moscow currently reviewing the proposal.
  • Sir Tony Blair announced his inclusion on the board, which also features figures such as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner.
  • Other world leaders, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, have also reportedly received invitations to join the board.
  • Sir Tony's potential involvement is seen as controversial due to his divisive role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
  • His previous role as a representative for the Quartet, working towards peace between Israel and the Palestinians, ended after criticism regarding his perceived closeness to Israel.

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