Moscow opts out of US-led Peace Council session

Russia will not attend the inaugural session of the Peace Council, chaired by US President Donald Trump, scheduled for February 19, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov indicated that Moscow is still evaluating its position on the initiative, considering the cautious responses from various countries. The Peace Council, established to address the Gaza conflict, was formed after an agreement between Israel and Hamas, with 19 countries signing its charter in January. President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia received a personal invitation to join the council and will respond after reviewing the relevant documents.

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