politics
January 22, 2026
Board of Peace, Venezuela, progress on Ukraine: Trump’s statements in Davos
The US president said the Board of Peace will operate in cooperation with the UN and many countries
TL;DR
- The Board of Peace has been established in Davos, Switzerland, and is expected to cooperate with the UN and other countries.
- President Trump believes the Board of Peace could become one of the most consequential organizations ever created.
- Significant progress is being made in resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
- Iran is willing to negotiate with the US.
- The US military budget is planned to increase by 50% to $1.5 trillion by 2027.
- The conflict in Gaza is nearing its end, with a warning for militants to surrender weapons.
- The US has established 'great relationships' with Venezuela's new leadership and is opening Venezuela to US oil companies.