The inaugural meeting of the Peace Council, an international organization established by President Donald Trump, took place on Thursday, February 19, in Washington, D.C., with representatives from 49 countries participating. Despite the broad attendance, few heads of state were present, and Trump's nearly hour-long speech became a focal point of commentary among experts and military figures. General Roman Polko, a former commander of the elite GROM unit, did not hold back in his critique, stating that Trump's address revealed a lack of genuine insight and coherence. He remarked that the speech felt absurd and questioned the credibility of Trump's plans, such as building playgrounds in Gaza.

At the inaugural meeting, it was clear that the Peace Council did not aim to compete with the United Nations; instead, it seemingly seeks to establish an alternative platform for discussing peace initiatives under Trump's administration. Trump's announcement of modern housing developments in Gaza was met with skepticism, reflecting broader concerns about the effectiveness and intentions of U.S. foreign policy in the region.

Polko's comments come against a backdrop of mixed international reactions to Trump's foreign policy strategies, particularly in Middle Eastern contexts. His remarks underline a growing sense of distrust among military and diplomatic circles regarding the viability of initiatives that lack substantive follow-through, emphasizing the need for clarity and coherence in international relations.