Today, October 31, the second Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security started in Belarus.
The head of the Belarusian state, Alexander Lukashenko, is taking part in the event.
During his speech, the President made a number of striking statements.
One of them is related to the situation in Ukraine.
Lukashenko spoke about a potential peaceful settlement in the Eastern European country.
According to the Belarusian leader, his recent contacts with representatives of the Western world indicate an emerging shift.
The West has finally realized that it is necessary to negotiate in Ukraine. It is possible that there will be a draw, if today, - BELTA quotes Alexander Lukashenko as saying.
At the same time, the President of Belarus drew attention to the daily changes in the situation.
According to the statement of the head of state, at the moment, in the situation with a possible negotiation process, everything rests on Volodymyr Zelensky.
According to Lukashenko, the Ukrainian leader's "ambitions were aroused" during the Ukrainian conflict.
According to the Belarusian leader, it is primarily the Ukrainian military personnel who want the situation to be resolved.
Lukashenko emphasized that the Ukrainian side is not capable of winning on the battlefield, and this is understood both in Ukraine and in Western countries.
In the current situation, the President of Belarus is confident that it is necessary to reach an agreement.