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On August 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, American President Donald Trump extended his hand to greet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac prior to their summit.
Trump stated, “Putin was invited, he’s accepted. Many others have as well.” He acknowledged that some individuals invited to join his so-called “Board of Peace” are considered controversial by critics. This board was initially created to oversee the rebuilding efforts in Gaza, yet it appears aims beyond that scope, potentially challenging the authority of the United Nations, which has drawn disapproval from U.S. allies such as France.
The initiative involved inviting dozens of world leaders with a request for a $1 billion contribution to secure a permanent seat on the board. Trump mentioned in Davos, Switzerland, that Russia’s Vladimir Putin had agreed to participate, although the Kremlin’s officials indicated they were still reviewing the invite.
In Moscow, Putin told a cabinet meeting that he had instructed his foreign ministry to examine the proposal. He said, “The Russian foreign ministry has been tasked with studying the documents sent to us and consulting with our strategic partners. Only after that will we be able to respond to the invitation.” Putin also suggested Russia might fund the required billion dollars from assets frozen under the previous U.S. administration, proposing that these funds could be used to repair areas damaged by conflict once peace is achieved between Russia and Ukraine.
Invitations went out to numerous global leaders, with the request for a $1 billion donation to establish a permanent seat on what is becoming a highly ambitious, independent organization. This group seems to be aiming at broader authority than originally intended, causing concern among some nations that see it as a rival to the U.N. system.
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