On February 23, Siarhei Makar called on his comrades-in-arms to unite with the people.
Siarhei Makar, a former fighter of Hrodna riot police, and now a member of the BYPOL initiative, addressed his fellow servicemen on 23 February:
- Dear gentlemen and residents of my glorious and selfless city of Hrodna! On February 23, I congratulate all the men and especially the women who inspire us with Defender of the Fatherland Day and wish you love, joy and do hope your wishes come true.
My name is Siarhei Makar. I am 45 years old, a captain. I have two jubilee medals. I used to work in the riot police of Hrodna from 1997 to 2004, my Callsign Ripper . I will not explain why. I m addressing the cartoon and those who are with him. Stop committing atrocities and beating people! Finally, find a use for your heroic might in defence of law and justice! I don t want to hear anything about constitution-prostitution or constitutional-prostitutional order! I shall be the first to demand, after th