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UK will not sign Trump's 'Board of Peace' treaty today, foreign minister says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 22, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
Quick Summary
The UK, citing concerns over Russia's involvement, will not sign Trump's Board of Peace treaty today, as announced by foreign minister Yvette Cooper from Davos.
UK will not sign Trump's 'Board of Peace' treaty today, foreign minister
UK's Stance on the Board of Peace Treaty
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain will not be signing U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace treaty on Thursday, foreign minister Yvette Cooper said, citing concerns over Russia's possible involvement in the initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.
Concerns Over Russia's Involvement
"We won't be one of the signatories today, because this is about a legal treaty that raises much broader issues, and we do also have concerns about (Russian) President Putin being part of something which is talking about peace," Cooper told BBC News from Davos.
Legal Implications of the Treaty
(Reporting by Muvija M; editing by Sarah Young)
Key Takeaways
- •UK will not sign the Board of Peace treaty today.
- •Concerns over Russia's involvement are a key issue.
- •Yvette Cooper made the announcement from Davos.
- •The treaty raises broader legal implications.
- •The decision reflects UK's foreign policy stance.
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