Overview
- Donald Trump launched a US-led Peace Council at Davos, drawing scrutiny over how it relates to the United Nations.
- In a call reported by Chinese state media, Xi Jinping urged Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to uphold the UN’s central role, and both leaders stressed multilateralism.
- Lula accused Trump of trying to create a “new UN” he would control and condemned plans to build luxury hotels in Gaza after the war.
- China and Brazil received invitations to join the Peace Council but have not confirmed participation.
- About twenty countries have voiced support for the initiative, while major powers and most European governments have been reluctant.