Overview
- The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin received an invitation, joining roughly 60 leaders approached, including Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, King Abdullah II, Javier Milei and Viktor Orban.
- A leaked draft and media reports describe a $1 billion cash contribution securing an indefinite seat, with other memberships limited to three years.
- The draft text states only invited states can join, members may vote on decisions, and Trump alone would approve them as council chair.
- Germany and the European Commission confirmed invitations and said they will consult with partners before deciding, while Hungary has accepted.
- Critics say the broadened remit could compete with the United Nations, and the UN noted states can form groups as it continues its mandated work.