Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow could contribute $1 billion from frozen Russian assets to secure permanent membership of the proposed “Board of Peace”, an international body announced by US President Donald Trump.
Speaking at a meeting of the Russian Security Council in Moscow, Putin said he had instructed the Russian Foreign Ministry to assess the proposal and coordinate Russia’s position with international partners.
Putin stated that the funds could come from Russian assets frozen during the previous US administration, should Moscow decide to pursue permanent membership.
The Board of Peace, proposed by US President Donald Trump in 2025, aims to address global conflicts, initially focused on Gaza before expanding worldwide. Trump is set to serve as the board’s inaugural chair, with a draft charter granting the chairman significant executive authority.
Around 35 of 50 invited countries have agreed to join, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Türkiye , Hungary, Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and several Central Asian and Balkan states. Belarus has also accepted, drawing criticism from some Western governments.
Several close US allies — including France, Norway and Sweden — have declined, while Britain, Germany, Japan, Canada, Ukraine and China have yet to commit. Russia and China, both permanent UN Security Council members, are assessing the initiative amid concerns it could overlap with or weaken the United Nations’ role.
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