New proposal to end Ukraine war said to include peace board modeled after Gaza deal

European nations are working with Ukraine on a new proposal for a ceasefire in the war with Russia along current battle lines, four European diplomats say.

The plan mainly incorporates ideas already under discussion while pressing to keep the US in a central role.

A senior European diplomat says the proposal includes a reference to a peace board that would be chaired by US President Donald Trump and would oversee the implementation of the proposed plan.

Three other diplomats also confirm proposals were being prepared, with one saying the idea of a board was to model it on the US 20-point plan in Gaza. That plan envisions a “Board of Peace” likewise chaired by Trump.

“It’s an effort by the national security advisers to keep the United States on board,” the senior diplomat says.

European leaders called on Washington today to hold firm in demanding an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, with present battle lines to serve as the basis for any future talks.

The Russian government has long demanded that Ukraine agree to cede more territory before any ceasefire.

Some 35 allies of Ukraine will meet on Friday in London for a summit among countries willing to provide long-term support to Kyiv. There is also a possibility that Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming weeks.

Once both sides agree to a ceasefire, they would then engage in negotiations on territory, but there would be no recognition of lands occupied by Russia as Russian, the senior diplomat says.

Bloomberg News first reported news of the work on a new proposal on Tuesday.

Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.