Trump asks Putin to join Gaza ‘board of peace’ even as Ukraine war rages

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 19, 2026 at 02:38 PM

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In January 2026, US President Donald Trump invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join a "board of peace" aimed at resolving global conflicts and overseeing governance and reconstruction in Gaza. The invitation was extended despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, where peace negotiations have stalled. The Kremlin stated they are seeking clarification from Washington regarding the offer. Trump has also reportedly invited Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, along with leaders from Turkey and Egypt, to participate in the board, which he chairs. Russia, traditionally balancing relations in the Middle East, has been strengthening ties with countries like Iran and Gulf Arab states amid Western isolation since the start of the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza.

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Washington 30% Iran 30% Israel ×240% Alexander Lukashenko 40% Dmitry Peskov 50% Kremlin ×260% United States 70% Russia ×370% Ukraine ×280% Gaza ×480% Donald Trump ×690% Vladimir Putin ×490%

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