MINSK, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko expressed unprecedented optimism that the Ukraine conflict is nearing its end, during the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit in Bishkek on Thursday, said his press service.
Attending a narrow-format session, Lukashenko voiced support for Russia's stance on U.S. peace proposals, saying he believes "as never before" that the conflict is close to an end. This hope for settlement underscores Belarus' commitment to stability and its role in fostering Eurasian security, he said.
Lukashenko highlighted tectonic shifts in global relations and escalating military threats, describing Belarus as a "besieged fortress" due to NATO's aggressive posture.
Despite isolation tactics like sanctions, Belarus advocates for open dialogue without preconditions, he said, taking the Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security as an example of platforms for compromise. ■
