The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, expressed unprecedented optimism about the end of the conflict in Ukraine during the summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), held this Thursday in Bishkek, according to his press service. In a restricted-format session, Lukashenko voiced his support for Russia's stance on the U.S. peace proposals and stated that he 'as never before' believes the conflict is nearing its end, according to a press release distributed by Xinhua, which was accessed by the Argentine News Agency. This hope for an agreement underscores Belarus's commitment to stability and its role in fostering Eurasian security, it was stated. Lukashenko highlighted the profound changes in world relations and the escalation of military threats, describing Belarus as a 'besieged fortress' due to NATO's aggressive stance. Despite isolation tactics, such as sanctions, Belarus advocates for open dialogue without preconditions, citing the International Minsk Conference on Eurasian Security as an example of a platform for engagement.
