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Putin says Russia studying peace board proposal after Trump says he accepted invite

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Posted on January 21, 2026

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DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had accepted his invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace initiative aimed

Trump Invites Putin to Join Peace Initiative Amid Ongoing Discussions

Trump's Peace Board Initiative

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had accepted his invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, a statement that Putin quickly countered, saying that the invitation was only under consideration.

Details of the Invitation

“He was invited. He’s accepted,” Trump told reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte.

Putin's Reaction

Soon after Trump's comments, Putin told the Russian security council that the foreign ministry was still studying the proposal and would respond in due course.

(Reporting by Dmitry Zhdannikov, Jeffrey Dastin and Ronald Popeski; Writing by Ryan Patrick Jones; editing by Scott Malone)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump invited Putin to join his Peace Board Initiative.
  • Putin is considering the invitation and has not yet accepted.
  • The proposal aims to resolve global conflicts.
  • The announcement was made at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • Putin's foreign ministry is studying the proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an invitation in diplomatic terms?
In diplomatic terms, an invitation is a formal request extended by one country to another to participate in discussions, meetings, or events, often related to international relations.
What is NATO?
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of countries from North America and Europe established for mutual defense against aggression.

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