# IN BRIEF: Belarusian president on Ukraine conflict timeline, risk of World War III

https://mins.news/en/item/127475

- TASS, 2026-11-03 16:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2212647

> Alexander Lukashenko said fighting in Ukraine could end in the coming months and that a peaceful settlement is the only option. Minsk is ready to host those seeking an agreement, he said, warning that continued escalation could lead to a third world war and that Belarus is trying to avoid being drawn in.