Trump invites Zelenskyy to join Gaza Peace Board — FT

Zelenskyy is currently hesitant to accept, as Russia's Vladimir Putin and other heads of state who supported Russia's war against Ukraine are among the invitees.

Before accepting the invitation, the Ukrainian leader wants clarification on the principles of the Council's work.

Kyiv is interested in whether the Board of Peace will act independently and whether it will replace the formats of negotiations that are already being discussed with the US as part of the peace plan.

The second day of the World Economic Forum is currently underway in Switzerland. It is expected that a personal meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump may take place in Davos.

Full list of invitees and membership conditions

According to Bloomberg, Donald Trump has sent official invitations to the leaders of 49 countries and the European Commission.

In addition to Western allies, the list includes Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. Although China was not listed in the initial registries, Beijing has officially confirmed receipt of the invitation.

The US President plans to hold the signing ceremony for the Council's charter in Davos on Thursday, January 22. The document stipulates that the standard term of membership is three years. However, countries that contribute more than $1 billion in cash for the reconstruction of Gaza during the first year will be entitled to a permanent seat on the body.

On January 15, Donald Trump announced the creation of a Board of Peace to govern the Gaza Strip, to which the leaders of 50 countries and organizations, including Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus, were invited.

Türkiye, Argentina, and Hungary have already confirmed their participation, while France has officially declined due to threats to UN institutions. The US administration plans to create a similar body to monitor the peace agreement in Ukraine.