Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the "special military operation" amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict in Moscow, Russia, on December 29, 2025. Reuters File
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Putin Pledges $1 Billion from Frozen Assets to Trump's Board of Peace

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to contribute $1 billion from frozen Russian assets to Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
  • Putin stated that remaining frozen funds could rebuild war-torn territories, contingent on a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.
  • Trump invited Putin and other world leaders to join the Board of Peace, initially focused on Gaza but expanding globally.
  • Russia's foreign ministry is reviewing the invitation and consulting strategic partners before a formal reply.
  • Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and UAE have accepted invitations to the board.

Why It Matters: Putin commits $1 billion from frozen assets to Trump's Board of Peace, pending a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.

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