(MOSCOW) – The Russian dictator, Vladimir Putin, has expressed a tentative willingness to allocate $1 billion (approximately 77 billion Russian Roubles) from frozen sovereign assets to join a newly proposed international body known as the Board of Peace.
Speaking during a session of the Russian Security Council on Wednesday, the Kremlin leader addressed an invitation from US President Donald Trump to participate in the initiative, which the White House suggests is aimed at resolving global conflicts.
The proposal appears to be a calculated diplomatic manoeuvre, as the Russian dictator specified that the funding would be sourced from Russian assets currently frozen in the United States.
This condition effectively links Russia’s participation to the release of state funds seized by Western authorities following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. While the White House has marketed the board as a high level diplomatic forum, permanent membership carries a substantial fee after an initial three year grace period.
Beyond the peace council, the Russian dictator commented on the ongoing territorial ambitions of the Trump administration regarding Greenland. He stated that the diplomatic friction between Washington and Copenhagen does not concern Moscow, though he remarked that the US could theoretically purchase the island if the cost was comparable to the historic sale of Alaska.
His comments included a critical assessment of the current Danish policy toward the territory, echoing a sceptical view of European territorial integrity.
In a further development, the Kremlin confirmed that US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to arrive in Moscow on 22 January 2026.
The visit is intended to continue dialogue regarding the war in Ukraine, with American representatives suggesting that a settlement framework is significantly advanced.
However, the Russian dictator also proposed that any remaining frozen assets in the US could be utilised for the reconstruction of territories affected by the conflict only after a formal peace treaty is concluded under terms acceptable to the Kremlin.
The Russian leadership currently views the Board of Peace as a potential platform for direct communication with the new US administration.
