U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a new international initiative called the “Board of Peace,” presenting it as a group that will work with the United Nations to address global suffering. Trump signed the founding charter of the organization alongside other founding members at the inaugural session, marking the formal start of the group’s activities.
The charter outlines broad goals of reducing conflict and alleviating suffering but does not include detailed operational plans, enforcement mechanisms, or a formal treaty basis. Organizers describe the Board of Peace as a forum for dialogue and cooperative projects rather than a body with legal authority.
The launch took place without participation from several major U.S. allies. Key NATO members and other traditional partners were absent, and no joint statements accompanied the announcement.
Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in connection with the initiative. Officials said the leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and ways to reduce civilian suffering, but no specific agreements, cease-fire proposals, or new peace plans were disclosed.
The charter refers to supporting humanitarian efforts and conflict resolution but does not specify conflicts, priority regions, funding sources, or governance structures. Membership obligations, monitoring systems, and project selection procedures remain undefined.
Trump described the initiative as complementing global peace efforts. Public materials mention cooperation with humanitarian organizations and multilateral institutions but do not list specific partners, programs, or a timeline for activities. The long-term role of the Board of Peace within the international peace and security landscape remains unclear.