"We are looking into every scenario, one should not underestimate [anything]. However, to say that tomorrow the country will be plunged into chaos, struggle, civil war, there is no basis for that," the president told journalists.
The voter turnout for the presidential election in Belarus was at 45.33 percent as of 7:00 GMT, according to Lidia Ermoshina, the chairwoman of the Belarusian Central Election Commission.
"At this hour [7:00 GMT], 45.33 percent of voters have voted," Ermoshina said in a video posted at the National State TV and Radio Company of the Republic of Belarus website.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said his administration would continue working together with Russia and other European countries.
"Whether we like it or not, we will always cooperate with Russia and we will stick together regardless of whether Russia is capable of a more or less close cooperation," he told reporters.
Lukashenko, who spoke in Minsk during a presidential election, said Belarus' geographical position in Europe meant it had to get along well with everyone.
"Belarus is a house in the heart of Europe, with exists to east and west, south and north. Being Europe's geographical centre, we have to cooperate with everyone," he said.
Belarus is holding the election on Sunday.
