The State Duma commented on Putin's invitation to the Peace Council

US President Donald Trump understands and recognizes Russia's influence in the world, including in the Middle East. Svetlana Zhurova, First Deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, expressed this opinion on Monday, January 19, commenting on the invitation of Russian leader Vladimir Putin to the "Peace Council" on Gas.

"No matter what people there think in other countries that Russia has been withdrawn and should not be involved in such processes of peaceful conflict resolution in various other territories. And the level of our influence should not be underestimated, especially our president. Therefore, in this sense, everything is correct, and Trump understands that the United States alone cannot cope," she said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

The politician noted that this is a good reason to find another point of contact with the United States, and we need to cooperate with them on this issue.

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Earlier, on January 14, the Axios portal reported that the United States had sent invitations to a number of states to join the "Peace Council" on the Gaza Strip. It was specified that the first meeting within the council could take place as early as next week. Trump is expected to chair the meeting. On January 15, the American leader announced that the formation of the "Peace Council" had been completed. He also added that, in his opinion, this is the greatest and most prestigious council that has ever been created.

Later, on January 17, Axios correspondent Barak Ravid, citing the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reported that the composition of the Gaza Strip governance council had not been agreed with Israel and was contrary to state policy. The office added that Netanyahu instructed Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to contact US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on this issue.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin had also received an invitation from the United States to join the "Peace Council" for the settlement of the Gaza Strip. 360.ru . He also added that the Russian side is currently studying this proposal in detail and hopes to have contacts with the United States to clarify all the details.

Trump also sent an appeal to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko with a proposal to become a founder of the Peace Council, RT reports.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has also received an invitation to join the "Peace Council," reports NSN.

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