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Global Leaders React with Caution to Trump's 'Peace Council' Proposal

Published January 18, 2026, 17:15
Global Leaders React with Caution to Trump's 'Peace Council' Proposal

US President Donald Trump has proposed the creation of a 'Peace Council' to resolve global conflicts, prompting cautious reactions from international leaders. The initiative involves inviting approximately 60 countries, with Hungary being the only one to immediately accept the proposal. The Council, headed by Trump himself, will begin by managing the war in Gaza and will expand to other conflicts. Membership in the Council will cost $1 billion for a permanent seat. Diplomats express concerns that the Council could undermine the work of the United Nations, as it challenges the fundamental principles of the UN Charter.