Roman Bessmertny: Ukraine Must Not Show Weakness Toward Trump
- 15.10.2026, 20:16
Russia is already running out of steam.
Ukrainian politician and diplomat, former Ukrainian ambassador to Belarus Roman Bessmertny, on his YouTube channel proposed a plan of action in light of the de facto collusion between Putin and Trump to force Kyiv to capitulate.
“The night of October 13–14, 2026, clearly showed that between Moscow and Washington there is coordination of actions aimed at forcing Ukraine to capitulate on Moscow’s terms,” he said. — I can’t interpret it any other way: the American side is lying when they say that due to weather conditions they were unable to provide information about ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine, or when they’re looking for some explanation for the fact that Starlink’s operational capacity was reduced.
It is obvious that the relevant instructions are coming directly from the White House, and they are being issued by none other than Donald Trump, the President of the United States.
I am now hearing from certain Ukrainian politicians and government officials (I’ll call them that for now, though I don’t consider these people to be statesmen or politicians) that we need to fly to Trump and fall to our knees.
I want to explain this very clearly and unambiguously: if Ukraine shows any weakness now, in a few months Ukraine will cease to exist as a state. But that will only be the beginning of the collapse. The European Union will follow. Europe will be divided into spheres of influence among Russia, the United States, and China. In effect, what will happen is what could be called a new Yalta.
And that will be the end of our dreams of a Ukrainian state and of our well-being.”
Roman Bessmertny stated that Ukrainians and Europeans must not give in or agree to Putin and Trump’s terms, and that President Zelenskyy must resign.
“We must make it absolutely clear: Trump is working on Putin’s side,” he said. “They are coordinating their efforts to force Ukraine to capitulate.
What should be done in this situation?
First, we must unite and do everything possible to save lives. Moscow’s madness will last a few more weeks. Russia is running out of steam—economically and militarily. Moscow no longer poses a threat on the front lines.
The only thing Ukraine lacks are partners and allies—loyal, honest ones who can back up their words.
Right now, there are two people who can help us—the Pope and the British monarch. The Pope is in the hospital, so that leaves King Charles III.
A few sensible steps are needed, and the king can do this: reach out to Washington and bring U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on board. I would like to emphasize this point in particular. It is also necessary to strengthen ties with both the Republican and Democratic wings, in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Work is needed to explain Ukraine’s position.”
Roman Bessmertny also believes that an urgent meeting with Ukraine’s European allies is now necessary, along with a discussion of a detailed plan for the coming months.
“At a minimum, Ukraine needs advance warning of ballistic missile attacks so that its missile defense and air defense systems have time to respond.
Second—Starlink. This is a very important matter in the current situation, because we have no right not to respond.
The next phase begins on November 3, when the new U.S. Congress takes office. Ukraine will need anti-missile systems, which can be negotiated with European countries. First and foremost, this includes Greece, Spain, and the Netherlands—that is, countries that still possess such systems. Joint actions must be planned for this period. This must also be discussed with NATO.
A new configuration and vision for cooperation are needed. After all, it is already clear that by the new year, the U.S. will have withdrawn both from its interests and sphere of influence within the Alliance and from its cooperation with the European Union.
Therefore, it is clear that the idea of creating a European Union Security Council—which would take a “European NATO” under its political wing—needs to be accelerated.
In concluding my brief analysis of the situation unfolding today, October 14, 2026, I would like to emphasize once again that the fate of Ukraine, Europe, and the world now depends on us. We have no right to back down, because if we make this historic mistake once again, it will take decades—and perhaps even longer—before we have another opportunity to secure Ukrainian independence.”