Russia confirms receipt of US draft charter for Gaza Board of Peace

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed on Tuesday that Russia has received a draft charter from the United States outlining the proposed structure and mandate of the Board of Peace for Gaza. During a press conference, Lavrov noted, “We recently received specific proposals, a draft charter for this structure, and so on,” indicating Moscow is formally reviewing the US-led initiative.

Lavrov Labels Trump Administration as "Pragmatists"

Despite widespread international scrutiny of recent US foreign policy moves, Lavrov characterized the Trump White House as practical and attentive to the interests of potential coalition partners. “I assure you that the administration of (US President) Donald Trump … is an administration of pragmatists. And it realizes the need not just to unite a large number of (countries) under its command, but also to fully take into account their legitimate interests,” he stated.

Context of the Board of Peace Initiative

President Trump announced the formation of the Board of Peace last week, inviting several world leaders—including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko—to participate in a body designed to oversee Gaza’s transition from conflict to reconstruction and long-term development. The initiative represents a departure from traditional UN-centric diplomacy, favoring a coalition built around US leadership.

Diplomatic Implications and Potential Russian Involvement

Russia’s receipt of the draft charter marks a step toward its potential participation in a US-led framework, even as bilateral relations remain strained over Ukraine, sanctions, and other global issues. Involvement would allow Moscow to retain influence in Middle Eastern diplomacy and potentially shape Gaza’s postwar trajectory. Lavrov’s comments suggest a willingness to engage with what Russia perceives as a pragmatic, interest-based proposal, though final participation will likely depend on the charter’s specific provisions and the broader geopolitical calculus in Moscow.sed Board of Peace on Gaza, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced.

"We recently received specific proposals, a draft charter for this structure, and so on," Lavrov told a press conference.

Lavrov stressed that despite ongoing global debates over recent US actions, Moscow views the current White House leadership as practical in its approach to international coalitions.

"I assure you that the administration of (US President) Donald Trump --despite all the actions currently being widely discussed in the world -- is an administration of pragmatists. And it realizes the need not just to unite a large number of (countries) under its command, but also to fully take into account their legitimate interests," he said.

Trump last week announced the formation of a Board of Peace on Gaza, extending invitations to leaders of several nations, including Russia and Belarus, to join the initiative.