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Leaders Wary of Trump's 'Peace Council' Amid Fears of Undermining UN

Published January 18, 2026, 18:01
Leaders Wary of Trump's 'Peace Council' Amid Fears of Undermining UN

US President Donald Trump has sent invitations to approximately 60 countries to join a 'Peace Council' aimed at resolving global conflicts, sparking reactions. Hungary immediately accepted the invitation, while other governments expressed reservations, primarily regarding the potential impact on the work of the United Nations. The Council will be presided over by Trump and will begin by managing the war in Gaza. Membership in the Council will cost $1 billion for permanent status. Some diplomats believe the initiative undermines the principles of the UN Charter, while others express fears of creating a 'parallel UN' under Trump's leadership.