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UK will not sign Trump's 'Board of Peace' treaty today, foreign minister says

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Posted on January 22, 2026

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LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain will not be signing U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace treaty on Thursday, foreign minister Yvette Cooper said, citing concerns over Russia's possible

UK will not sign Trump's 'Board of Peace' treaty today, foreign minister

UK's Stance on the Board of Peace Treaty

LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain will not be signing U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace treaty on Thursday, foreign minister Yvette Cooper said, citing concerns over Russia's possible involvement in the initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.

Concerns Over Russia's Involvement

"We won't be one of the signatories today, because this is about a legal treaty that raises much broader issues, and we do also have concerns about (Russian) President Putin being part of something which is talking about peace," Cooper told BBC News from Davos.

Legal Implications of the Treaty

(Reporting by Muvija M; editing by Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

  • UK will not sign the Board of Peace treaty today.
  • Concerns over Russia's involvement are a key issue.
  • Yvette Cooper made the announcement from Davos.
  • The treaty raises broader legal implications.
  • The decision reflects UK's foreign policy stance.

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