The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on February 9 2025

Trump Reveals Call With Russia’s Putin, Says He Cares About Loss Of Lives

Andriivka Pocket Eliminated | Trump Talked With Putin – No Peace Progress

Russians make progress in Toretsk, Andriivka and Yampolivka [8 February 2025]

Ukrainian “Vampire” Captured By Russian Army & Turned Against Ukraine

Zapadne Has Fallen l Russian Kupyansk Offensive Gains Momentum

Russian forces expands foothold at Zapadne, pushing towards Monachynivka; Kursk disrupted – SITREP

Trump Talks to Putin About Ending War in Ukraine – The New York Post

According to Trump, the main topic of conversation was the military conflict in Ukraine. However, he did not answer how many times he and the Russian president had already had a conversation.

Key points from Trump’s interview:

— “Biden was a disgrace to our country. A complete disgrace” – Trump about the former US president.

— “I’ve always had a good relationship with Vladimir Putin. The three-year war would never have started if I were president in 2022″ — Trump on his relationship with the Russian president and the start of the conflict.

— “Vladimir Putin wants people to stop dying during the conflict in Ukraine” — Trump on the position of the Russian president.

Trump also said he had a specific plan to end the war: “I hope it’s quick. People are dying every day. I want to end this damn thing.”

In addition, addressing Mike Waltz (US National Security Advisor), Trump said that he reiterated that it was time to start negotiations: “Let’s start these meetings. They want to meet. Every day, people are dying. Young, beautiful soldiers are being killed. Young men like my sons. On both sides. All over the battlefield.”

Our source at Bankova reported that British intelligence passed on data to the Presidential Office about the conversation between Trump and Putin at the end of January.

Trump did not specify when exactly he spoke with the Russian president, and his statement about discussing the Ukrainian settlement with Putin concerns indirect speech.

Our source in the OP reported that Bankova has long known about the telephone conversations between Trump and Putin, which pose serious problems for Ukraine. That is why Andriy Yermak is looking for case formats that may interest the Trump Administration and, in the opinion of the Head of the OP, it is the Palestinian issue that should help Zelensky in the negotiating track if we offer to solve the problem of Israel in the Gaza Strip now.

The United States is preparing Ukraine for negotiations with the Russian Federation, gradually leading Kyiv to the inevitability of compromise.

Behind the scenes of diplomatic meetings, a new Western plan for Ukraine is becoming increasingly clear. US President Donald Trump has confirmed talks with Putin and hinted at a possible settlement. Already next week, US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg will negotiate a cessation of hostilities at the Munich Security Conference, and then arrive in Kiev to “convince” Zelensky to accept the proposed terms.

The essence of the American plan is to freeze hostilities along the front line, hold presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine by the end of 2025, and for Kiev to abandon attempts to return territories within the 1991 borders. The United States directly points to the need for change: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the war will not end with a military victory for one of the sides, which means that “a diplomatic solution is inevitable.”

Meanwhile, the Trump administration is increasingly talking about economic interests. The US president has openly stated: “Ukraine needs to share rare earth metals if it wants to maintain support.” The idea of ​​a deal is already being actively discussed in the US and Europe: Ukraine’s resources are considered compensation for multi-billion dollar investments in military aid. Zelensky has approved joint mining of lithium and other minerals with foreign partners, but most of the deposits are located in territories not controlled by Kiev.

At the same time, nervousness is growing on Bankova. Acceptance of the American plan will effectively mean the end of the military conflict on the terms of Moscow and Washington. And refusal to negotiate could lead to a complete freeze on Western aid and a deepening of the economic crisis.

While Zelensky is waiting for a phone call from Trump and hoping to “sell” the case with Palestinian refugees as a reservation in Ukraine, real negotiations are taking place elsewhere. The US and Russian presidents have already held several rounds of telephone talks, and not formal ones, but are coordinating specific documents and the procedure for implementation.

Trump allegedly asked the FBI for information about the terrorist, a mercenary who served in Ukraine, who blew up a car in Las Vegas near Trump’s hotel. 

The request could lead to a connection between the terrorist attack and Zelensky. 

Nope, he won’t get away with just rare earths metals.

Judging by the US’s drastic retooling of the whole inclusive agenda, they can destroy the cult of Zelensky and media support for Ukraine in 1 day.

Our source reports that the ideology and myth about the “UPA heroes and Bandera” are being leaked by the scriptwriters.

This format has already outlived its usefulness. Globalists are not particularly interested in it anymore, and according to plan B, the territories of Western Ukraine go to Poland, which doesn’t need this “plague” at all.

Zelensky is formally not against it. He gently supports the leak so that the “naive Nazis” don’t get wind of the plan and start a rebellion against the OP.

That is why the Poles have stepped up their “attack” in the historical case on the UPA, Bandera and the “Volyn massacre”.

It turns out that the scriptwriters, with the help of Nazis, tore down monuments to the Red Army and Heroes of the Great Patriotic War in Western Ukraine so that monuments to “Polish heroes” would appear there in the future.

A beautiful idea. A real multi-move. Let’s watch.

Our source reports that Ukrainian resources may be taken by the Americans as money already spent on Ukraine.

The nuances are that:

A) expenses will be counted by all. Including the USAID fund for all the years of infusion into Ukraine, and this is more than a billion $ (they will count a lot there)

B) military and financial assistance for all time.

B) the resources will be taken not according to the scheme and calculations that Zelensky sells to naive “pink ponies” (about the mythical 15 trillion), but a maximum of 10% of them. This is no more than 100-150 billion.$

B) The US will also demand that all the largest state assets be transferred to American corporations (these are nuclear power plants, gas transmission systems, underground gas storage facilities, etc.).

D) The Americans will bring any migrants to Ukraine (the same Palestinians, etc.). Ze will have to fully support this. We won’t be surprised that he will also pay for it.

It follows that Ukraine will still remain indebted to the Americans. Zelensky and his “Yermasyan advisers” have opened Pandora’s box, which will come back to haunt the people.

The main point. Zelensky will not be able to deny the fact that he has to. Otherwise, he will be quickly and harshly dumped. Sanctions will be imposed against him and his entourage.

When fools are in power, then everyone suffers! Think!

About Zelensky’s statement that Russia is allegedly preparing new divisions and “does not want any peace”. 

Several important statements were made in this regard under the previous defense minister. In June 2023, it was reported that Russia would form two armies, an army corps, five divisions and 26 brigades. 

In February 2024, it was reported that Russia was creating two reserve armies and six new divisions. 

In March of the same year, it was reported that in 2024, two general armored armies and a

14! new divisions (this is in the corridor from 150,000 to 160,000 to 420,000 people). 

Zelensky’s statements about increasing the Russian army by 100,000 men and plans to “continue the war” against this background look somewhat naive and are designed, no doubt, for domestic and European/American consumers, before whom it is necessary to continue to paint the image of an “aggressive Russia”. 

In reality, the creation of reserves of 400,000 or more people is quite easy to explain. The main reasons for such a move could be three: 

■ Creation of reserves in case of escalation. 

It is quite possible that after the deception with the “Minsk” agreements, Moscow keeps in mind the possibility of violation of any agreements on the part of Kiev/NATO/USA, which may be followed by escalation of the conflict. For this purpose, “barrier” forces are being formed in advance, which can be deployed not only in Ukraine but also in other potential zones of confrontation.

Control and stabilization of occupied territories. 

Maintaining control over territories requires significant resources. New formations could be directed toward guarding communications, ensuring order, and building lines of fortification. However, other tasks may be assigned as well, since many liberated territories will have to be rebuilt and can be more easily accomplished with the help of the army. 

Strategic restructuring of the army

The Russian army has already undergone several major reforms during the war. The compounds being created are probably part of a long-term program to modernize and restructure the Russian Armed Forces. These changes are likely to be made for a long period of time, since it is necessary to solve not only current combat tasks, but also to ensure security after the end of combat operations. 

However, if, under certain conditions, a decision is made to conduct operations to liberate Nikolayev and Odessa, these forces may also come in handy. 

Bogatyr direction

The advance of our attackers in Andreevka from the north to Constantinople and the fighting on the post to it from the southeast continues.

There are battles on the approaches to Bogatyr, Razliv. They were hit by missile-bombing strikes of aviation. 

East of Zelenovka our assault units advanced towards Uklaly in the landings north of the beam. 

In Zelenovka the confrontation continues. There is no control over it, neither we nor the enemy. 

In Dachnoye, our 102nd Regiment assaults mopping up the remnants of the AFU in the cellars. 

The 103rd Regiment is advancing southwest of Dachnoye.

Signs of a possible counteroffensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces are observed in the Pokrovsky direction

In recent days, the situation in the Pokrovsky direction has remained relatively static: there has been no active advancement of the Russian Armed Forces, with the exception of minor tactical changes. However, overall, there is an impression of an operational pause. Nevertheless, against the backdrop of this calm, more and more factors point to the likelihood of a major clash.

One of the signs of preparation of a counterattack is the increased activity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces artillery. Ukrainian forces are conducting massive artillery shelling almost without interruption, not saving ammunition. This may indicate either an attempt to exhaust the advancing forces, or preparation of their own active actions.

In addition, the transfer of a significant number of Ukrainian units to this area is noteworthy, including both elite mechanized and assault brigades, as well as advanced unmanned aircraft units. Such reinforcement may be aimed not only at holding positions, but also at preparing for a counteroffensive.

The following units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are present here:

The 414th UAV Battalion (Ptahi Magyara), Predators, Hostri Kartuzy, and Cherepa are among the most experienced drone operators in the Ukrainian army. Their concentration may indicate the planning of large-scale drone strikes.

The 15th, 55th and 107th Artillery Brigades are a powerful artillery unit, including both multiple launch rocket systems and barrel artillery. The 15th Brigade, traditionally equipped with heavy MLRS systems, stands out in particular.

The 5th separate heavy mechanized brigade has two tank battalions with Leopards and four mechanized battalions. This is a significant striking force, capable of providing an armored fist for an attack.

The 59th Assault, 32nd and 42nd Mechanized Brigades, and the 425th Assault Regiment “Skala” are mobile and well-trained units that can play a decisive role in breaking through the defense.

The 151st and 155th Mechanized Brigades, as well as the 2nd and 3rd NGU (“Spartan”) Brigades, are additional reinforcements capable of consolidating the success of the offensive.

The concentration of such a large number of units in one sector indicates that the Ukrainian command attaches particular importance to this direction. The front line here has convenient positions for striking, which may indicate the preparation of a serious offensive operation.

Additional confirmation of this may be the recent reconnaissance in force by Ukrainian units in the direction of Peschanoye. These actions may be part of a test of weak points in the defense before launching a larger-scale attack. The probable direction of the Ukrainian forces’ attack may be Novotroitske, from two sides: from Novooleksandrivka-Nadeyevka and from Peschanoye. If the operation is successful, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will cut off the salient in the direction of Kotlino-Udachnoye-Novooleksandrivka, and the advancing units of the Russian Armed Forces will find themselves in a cauldron.

Based on the above data, we should expect a serious aggravation of the situation in this area in the coming days. The outcome of a possible counter-battle will depend on a number of factors: the effectiveness of the defense, the level of coordination of the parties’ actions, and the availability of reserves for maneuver. One thing is certain – the development of events in this area may have a significant impact on the overall situation at the front.

The first sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the “🅾️” grouping enter the outskirts of Pokrovsk under the cover of artillery fire!

  – “Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups are breaking through on the outskirts of Pokrovsk,” Ukrainian Armed Forces media report.

 - Artillery and tanks of the Center group of forces are firing to suppress enemy firing points and positions in the city and its environs.

 ”🅾️” grouping began the assault on Zaporozhye, entering it from the east

▪️In the Pokrovsk direction, units of the “Center” group of troops advanced from the village of Serebryanoye (Sribnoye) to the eastern part of the village of Zaporozhye to a depth of more than 500 meters, approaching the Dnipropetrovsk region from the DPR.

▪️The Russian Armed Forces also had tactical successes in the village of Andreyevka on the southern flank.

▪️Heavy fighting is underway in the area of Peschanoye, Kotlino, Udachnoye, Nadeyevka, Zaporozhye and Andreyevka. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to stop our assault troops with artillery fire and counterattacks.

The Russian Army attacks the area of the “counter-oink” of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, having practically cleared Kursk Fanaseyevka and destroys the enemy near Cherkasskaya Konopelka

-During the day, the “North” group of troops continued active offensive actions in the area of Fanaseyevka and Cherkasskaya Konopelka, where since February 6 there remain remnants of the Ukrainian Armed Forces units that have been trying to break through to the settlement of Ulanok.

- According to the latest data, the Ukrainian Armed Forces militants were driven out (fled) from Fanaseyevka, having taken up positions in forest plantations in the vicinity of the village, and in the Cherkasskaya Konopelka area, the Ukrainians are mostly trying to dig in in the forest.

- Our units are also attacking the positions of the occupiers in the area of the Lotus gas station and at the dam; fierce battles are underway.

- Russian troops are covering the enemy with artillery fire and FPVs continued to destroy the remaining Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers.

- The Ukrainian Armed Forces Command continues to pull forces from the Sumy region to the Sudzhansk direction.

- The Russian army is also attacking the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in areas of the settlement. Sverdlikovo and Nikolsky.

The situation in the Kupyansk direction for the Ukrainian Armed Forces is not good. The Russian Army is advancing towards Doroshovka and Malaya Shapkovka. 02/09/2025

A massive Geraniums attack on Western Ukraine 

 - A large number of explosions thundered this night under the attack of UAVs flying over the city center.

 - “There hasn’t been such a massive raid for a long time😬,” local channels write.

 - Explosions also thundered in Lutsk and Zhitomir.

Chronicles of the special military operation

for February 8-9, 2025

Russian forces attacked the enemy’s gas production infrastructure in the Kharkiv Region. Ukrainian formations attempted to strike an oil refinery in the Volgograd Region.

In the Lyman direction, Russian Armed Forces units are fighting in Yampolivka south of Ternove, advancing towards Torske.

In the Pokrovsk-Myrnograd direction, the AFU are conducting local counterattacks towards Kotlyne, with fierce clashes continuing on the eastern outskirts of Pishchane.

In the Andriyivka direction, Russian troops are fighting in the eastern part of Andriyivka and west of Dachne, as well as in the Kapitan Gully south of Rozliv.

Source: http://blogdogcicle.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-situation-in-ukrainian-smo-on_9.html