India, Jan. 22 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Russia could contribute $ billion from Russian assets frozen in the United States to become a permanent member of US President Donald Trump's controversial Board of Peace initiative.

But the offer comes with conditions and broader diplomatic implications, as Russia continues to evaluate the invitation and consult its strategic partners before formally responding.

The Board of Peace was proposed by Trump as part of a peace strategy linked to Gaza and other global conflicts, but the idea has expanded into a much larger diplomatic platform. The bloc has reacted with mixed interest, and Russia's position adds a new twist to the effort.

Putin's willingness to join Trump's...