Putin has responded to Trump’s invitation to join his new “Peace Council,” and floated a $1 billion contribution using Russian funds frozen under Joe Biden (my translation):
"As for the Peace Council, yes we really did receive a personal message from the President of the United States, Donald Trump, inviting us to join a new international body he is setting up, the Peace Council.
"First of all, I want to thank the US President for the offer. Russia has always supported, and continues to support, any efforts aimed at strengthening international stability. We also note the role the current US administration is playing in trying to find a way out of the Ukrainian crisis.
"As for whether Russia will take part in this Peace Council, the Foreign Ministry has been instructed to carefully review the documents we’ve been sent and consult with our strategic partners. Only after that will we be in a position to give an official answer.
"The proposal we’ve received mainly concerns the Middle East, and in particular finding ways to address the urgent problems facing the Palestinian people, as well as the extremely serious humanitarian situation in Gaza.
"And here’s the main point: whatever process is launched must actually help move things toward a long-term settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on relevant UN decisions. And it must take into account the fundamental needs and wishes of the Palestinian people.
"That includes rebuilding Gaza and its basic social infrastructure: healthcare, water supply, and ensuring stable food deliveries.
"So even before we decide whether to formally take part in the Peace Council, given Russia’s special ties with the Palestinian people, we could, I believe, send one billion US dollars to the Council. Using Russian assets that were frozen under the previous US administration."
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