January 22, 2026
Putin says Russia could send $1 billion in frozen U.S. assets to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is prepared to transfer $1 billion from Russian assets frozen in the United States to U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace.”
TL;DR
- Russia is willing to transfer $1 billion from frozen U.S. assets to Trump's 'Board of Peace'.
- Putin will discuss the proposal with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
- Remaining frozen funds could be used for rebuilding territories after a peace treaty with Ukraine.
- The 'Board of Peace' requires a $1 billion contribution for permanent membership.
- Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko has accepted an invitation to join the board.
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