Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko believes the conflict in Ukraine will end within the next few months. He made the prediction at the Fourth Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, arguing that the prolonged fighting has exhausted the resources and endurance of those involved.

Lukashenko described the approaching end of hostilities as his personal assessment, citing widespread fatigue and a shortage of resources. He also warned that failure to stop the fighting could trigger further international escalation, potentially leading to a third world war. The Belarusian leader reaffirmed Minsk’s willingness to contribute to a peaceful settlement and help reduce the consequences of the conflict.

The conference is taking place in Minsk on November 3–4, bringing together more than 600 representatives from 50 countries. Participants include Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and officials representing the Union State, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Lukashenko previously stated that Belarus was preparing for a potential military conflict but had no intention of entering a war unless the country faced aggression. He said the Belarusian Armed Forces would begin selectively mobilizing certain units to strengthen their combat readiness.

The president also emphasized that defense and national security remain among Belarus’s highest priorities, alongside economic development.