ISTANBUL

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Kyiv has been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace but questioned how Ukraine could participate alongside Russia and Belarus.

"Russia is our enemy. Belarus is their ally. It is very difficult for me to imagine how we and Russia can be together in this or that council," Zelenskyy told reporters, adding that diplomats are reviewing the invitation.

Zelenskyy’s remarks came after Russia and Belarus said Tuesday they had also been invited to join the international body.

The Kremlin said it was examining “all the details of the proposal,” including possible contacts with the US side to clarify the matter.

Belarusian authorities said the proposal had been conveyed to President Alexander Lukashenko and “received positively.”

The White House has said the Board of Peace will play an “essential role” in permanently ending Israel’s war on Gaza and rebuilding the enclave.

Zelenskyy also said he may not travel to Davos for the World Economic Forum due to issues in Ukraine’s energy sector following overnight Russian attacks.

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said in a separate statement on US social media platform Facebook that Kyiv’s delegation is already in Davos for meetings with partners.

Commenting on Greenland, Zelenskyy said he was concerned about any diversion of attention from Ukraine.

“I personally deeply respect Denmark and we respect their sovereignty and territorial integrity. I very, very much want America to hear Europe – specifically to hear it in the format of diplomacy,” he said. “I think that's how it will all happen and I truly believe that there will be no major threats.”