It is quite possible that the opposition and civil society will seem to be overcoming in their opposition to Lukashenko and the repression, and they may be the side that prevails. Canada, for its part, would like to see everything set right democratically and for free and fair elections to be held. If that trend starts to continue, it may well be that Russia has to reconsider the position it's taken in continuing to support Mr. Lukashenko.
On November 5th, 2020. See this statement in context.