President Zelensky stated that Belarus is under the control of Russia, arguing that even "Lukashenko's white spitz dog has more rights than the Belarusian people."

In a speech delivered in Lithuania, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized Belarus's deep dependence on Russia, comparing the situation of the Belarusian people to the rights of leader Alexander Lukashenko's dog. Zelensky mentioned that during the protests in 2020, Belarusians had an opportunity to change the regime, but international support was insufficient. He warned that Belarus's dependence on Moscow has become increasingly dangerous and highlighted the importance of European support for nations seeking freedom. Zelensky stated that the success of the 2020 uprising could have prevented many current security threats. In the end, he sent a message of solidarity to Belarusians, acknowledging the contribution of volunteers fighting alongside Ukrainian forces.