The UK will not take part in US President Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ signing ceremony today because of “concerns about President Putin being part of something which is talking about peace”, according to British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
Mr Trump will host a signing ceremony for his controversial new initiative in Davos.
According to the White House, around 35 countries – including Israel, Turkey, Hungary and Egypt – have so far committed to joining the forum, which is aimed at resolving international conflicts.
Others have raised concerns that it may harm the work of the United Nations, while Ireland is still considering its response.
Mr Trump…