Trump invites leaders to Peace Council

US President Donald Trump announced plans to create a 'Council of Peace' and invite leaders from 50–60 countries. Among the confirmed invitees are Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Argentina, Morocco, UAE, Azerbaijan, Israel, and Canada. Poland, Russia, and China are among the observed countries, but their participation has not yet been confirmed. France, Norway, Sweden, and many countries in the Western Hemisphere have declined to participate, while Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have not received invitations. According to supporters, Trump aims to gather leaders who do not emphasize independence from Brussels and are willing to defend their own interests.

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The initiative is linked to Trump's previous proposal to hold an international peace summit in 2021, although specific plans have not yet been clarified.