Trump confirms Putin invited to Board of Peace for supervision of Gaza peace plan
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US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he had received an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the new Peace Board that will oversee the next phase of the Gaza peace plan.
Trump confirmed Putin’s invitation while speaking to reporters at the College Football National Championship Game in Florida, where Indiana defeated Miami.
“Yes, he was invited,” Trump told reporters.
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President Donald Trump greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
The Kremlin announced early Monday that Putin had received the invitation, adding that it was currently “studying the details” and would seek clarity on “all the nuances” in communications with the US government.
A French official close to President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France had also received an invitation but did not plan to attend the Peace Council “at this stage.”
The French official said that the issue raises questions especially about respect for the principles and structure of the United Nations.
US President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)
When asked about the unlikely possibility of Macron attending the championship game, Trump lashed out at his French counterpart, threatening him with tariffs for refusing to accept the invitation.
“No one wants him because he will be leaving office very soon,” Trump said about Macron.
“I will put a 200% tax on their wine and champagne and she will join,” he added. “But he doesn’t have to participate.”
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US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands. (REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/Pool)
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Many other countries also received invitations, including Israel, Canada, Belarus, Slovenia and Thailand.
Morocco, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Hungary and Argentina have already accepted invitations.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
