US President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that European Union member states deploy peacekeepers to Ukraine to oversee a ceasefire with Russia, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, referencing sources familiar with the discussions.

During his campaign, Trump pledged to swiftly negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, yet he has been hesitant to disclose specific details of his proposal since his election victory.

In a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky last Saturday, Trump emphasized that Europe should take the lead in monitoring the ceasefire, asserting that no American troops would participate, according to the Journal’s sources who were informed about the meeting.

The report indicates that the proposal originated from preliminary talks between British and French officials before expanding to include Trump, Zelensky, and other nations.

One source mentioned that Trump also urged the EU to encourage China to exert pressure on Russia to resolve the conflict, proposing the use of tariffs as a means of leverage.

The Journal notes that discussions are still in the early phases, leaving unresolved questions regarding which countries would participate, the number of troops involved, and any potential US support for the mission.

The proposed peacekeeping or monitoring operation in Ukraine would not fall under NATO’s command but would involve troops from countries within the US-led alliance, according to unnamed officials, who expressed uncertainty about Russia’s acceptance of such a plan.

Additionally, it remains unclear whether Washington’s European allies could provide the necessary troops or secure domestic political backing for the mission. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has invited the leaders of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland to meet with Zelensky in Brussels to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, as reported by two officials to the Journal.