On January 20, the Center for Public Analytics “Vezha” hosted an analysis of recent global political developments. Host Valerii Klychov and political scientist Ihor Terovych discussed former U.S. President Donald Trump's new initiative to establish a so-called Peace Council.
Trump proposed the signing of a major agreement to create a Peace Council, with the official signing set for the Davos Summit. Forty-nine countries have been invited, including Ukraine, Russia, various European and Asian states. The absence of China has raised questions due to tense U.S.-China relations. Analysts suggest China might be invited later if the project becomes more formalized.
The Peace Council was initially planned to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but Trump is now proposing a similar format for Ukraine and globally—as an alternative to the UN. Experts note the controversial nature of the initiative, given that some invited countries are in active conflict with each other.
There is skepticism about the Council’s chances for success: Trump and his administration lack a record of effectively ending wars, and Russia’s involvement undermines the very idea of peace. Still, the realities of global politics push states to engage with American initiatives as opportunities to advance their own agendas.
The possibility of a trilateral meeting between representatives of the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia in Davos is also highlighted. Ukraine’s leaders aim to address security and humanitarian issues, stressing the threat of genocide and harsh wartime living conditions.
The discussion outlined problems of European security and made forecasts about the future of international relations architecture if such American initiatives succeed or fail. According to participants, the Davos summit will be a crucial platform for world leaders to formulate their positions on the war in Ukraine, possible peace, and global cooperation.
