UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete January 22, 2026 at 11:58 AM

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The UK has declined to immediately join US President Trump's proposed Board of Peace, announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper cited concerns about the broader legal implications of the treaty and the potential participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While Trump claims the board aims to resolve conflicts and does not intend to replace the UN, Cooper stated that the UK supports Trump's Gaza peace plan but views the board as raising wider issues. Several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Israel, have agreed to join, and Trump stated that Putin had accepted an invitation, although this remains unconfirmed by Russia. No other permanent members of the UN Security Council have committed to the board so far.

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Russia 30% United States ×240% World Economic Forum 50% Yvette Cooper 60% Vladimir Putin ×270% Donald Trump ×380%

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