Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos last Thursday. Lula said Trump is attempting to create a “new United Nations” under his own control rather than reforming the existing UN. He refused to join the initiative, which requires a $1 billion payment for permanent membership and places Trump as chairman.

According to the report, 19 countries’ leaders and representatives signed the founding charter of the Board of Peace. Although initially described as a body to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction, its charter suggests a broader scope that could rival the UN. Lula emphasized multilateral cooperation and warned against the use of power in global politics, echoing a recent phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who urged maintaining the UN’s central role.

France and the United Kingdom, both close U.S. allies, have expressed doubts about the plan. London objected to Russia’s inclusion due to the Ukraine war, while Paris said the council’s charter conflicts with its international commitments and UN membership obligations.