Putin Says Russia Could Donate to ‘Board of Peace’ if U.S. Unfroze Assets

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Valerie HopkinsJanuary 22, 2026 at 03:33 PM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is willing to donate $1 billion to President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza if the U.S. unfreezes Russian assets. Putin mentioned this during a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Moscow on January 22, 2026, indicating the funds could support the Palestinian people and rebuild Gaza. He planned to discuss the proposal with Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner later that day. Putin confirmed Russia received a personal invitation from Trump to join the board. Western countries froze roughly $300 billion in Russian assets after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with the U.S. holding about $5 billion.

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Ukraine ×230% Ministry of Foreign Affairs 35% Steve Witkoff 40% Jared Kushner 40% Mahmoud Abbas 50% Palestinian Authority 50% Gaza Strip ×260% Kremlin ×370% United States ×375% Donald Trump ×380% Russia ×585% Vladimir V. Putin ×790%

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russian assets 90% putin 90% unfreezing assets 80% trump 70% board of peace 70% gaza 60% russia 60% palestinian authority 50% ukraine invasion 50% international relations 40%