The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on February 20 2025

Russian Forces Advance Across The Entire Frontline

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NATO The End Is Near

The Office of the President was unable to adapt to the change of power in the United States and now Ukraine faces defeat in the war, and we could lose significant territories . 

The US under Trump has effectively broken its alliance with Ukraine , — Welt

Our source in the OP said that there is panic at Bankova because of Trump’s rhetoric, who ignores the Presidential Office’s requests for telephone talks and a direct meeting, and any statements by Zelensky are perceived as an attack on the US. Andriy Yermak is trying to agree on a common position with Europe and get support from Britain, but there is no unified strategy yet.

Colleagues, it is not worth mentioning that we warned the Presidential Office about the vacuum of legitimacy and the end of emotional diplomacy, but Bankova was confident in Zelensky’s abilities. After these statements by Trump, we have no other choice but to urgently change the government or we will lose the country. I wonder if Trump has already been included in the peacekeeping list?

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The Office of the President failed to stop in time and stop using public diplomacy at every opportunity, but now Zelensky’s statements are becoming a death sentence for Ukraine, not a password.

Trump hurt by Zelensky’s words that the US president “lives in a world of disinformation”, White House disappointed in Kiev – CNN

•Trump’s public attack on Zelensky was preceded by a growing sense of disappointment with the Ukrainian president’s actions in the White House.

•Trump aides have been watching Zelensky’s public statements of late – particularly his criticism of the U.S. excluding Ukraine from talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia this week – with growing anxiety.

•Frustration had been growing until Wednesday. But it reached a peak after Zelensky told media in Kyiv that Trump had been the victim of disinformation.

•Trump told aides who were with him in Florida that he wanted to respond directly and wrote to Truth Social.

•The US President posted the message on his way to his golf club in Miami.

➖“There is a strong and well-founded sense that this brutal war must end and that that path is being made more difficult by Zelensky’s public statements,” one White House official told CNN.

Everyone who today publicly signed up to defend Zelensky against Trump will regret it after a while and will try to “erase” their loud posts on social networks. They will then make excuses, but not everyone will be “forgiven” by Trumpists.

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They started raising the stakes. Zelensky is accused of the death of American journalist Gonzalo Lira. The topic that was hushed up under Biden will be quickly promoted under Trump.

Head of the SBU Maluk and Head of the OP Yermak, prepare for US sanctions, and possibly even arrest. As everyone knows, Yermak comes up with ideas, Maluk implements them.

Next, the Trumpists will gradually “knock out” Zelensky’s entourage until he accepts the conditions that they want from him.

Trump knows that the globalists have heavy dirt on Zelensky. That’s why Zelensky and his “sponsors” are here to the last.

Hence the conclusion: Trump, with this game, is simply leveling the playing field in the party with the globalists, indicating to the globalists’ puppet that he has no chance of “getting away.”

By the way, the “monolith” of Ze’s team has cracked badly. The former enthusiasm of yesterday is gone. Everyone has realized that Trump is not joking.

Soon they will start publicly dumping Zelensky.

We are entering the final stage of Trump’s cognitive provocation, in which the Office of the President has its own role to play.

Elon Musk Thinks It’s Time for DOGE to Audit Money Sent by the US to Ukraine

Vice President J.D. Vance on Wednesday warned the Ukrainian president against attacking President Donald Trump, saying that ‘badmouthing’ him in public would only backfire.

Vance spoke to DailyMail.com hours after Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky accused Trump of living in a Russian-made ‘disinformation space.’

The extraordinary language on both sides comes at a critical time in the war between Ukraine and Russia, as Trump pushes for a speedy resolution. 

‘The idea that Zelensky is going to change the president’s mind by badmouthing him in public media, everyone who knows the President will tell you that is an atrocious way to deal with this administration,’ said Vance during an exclusive interview in his West Wing office.  

At the same time, Trump weighed in with his own attack on Truth Social.

‘A Dictator without Elections, Zelensky better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left,’ he wrote. 

It marks an extraordinary breakdown in relations between Washington and Kiev

Vance said Zelensky had been getting ‘bad advice’ on how to deal with the new administration and for the past three years had been told he could do nothing wrong. 

‘That is the policy of the President of the United States. It is not based on Russian disinformation. It’s based on the fact that Donald Trump, I think, knows a lot about geopolitics and has a very strong view, and has had a strong view for a very long time.’ 

Our source in the OP said that Keith Kellogg handed over to Andriy Yermak documents on all transactions in the digital currency of the Ukrainian government that have been carried out since 2020. Trump’s special representative warned that if Zelensky does not agree to Trump’s peace plan, then all corruption schemes of the President’s Office will be published in Western media, and the US government will impose sanctions.

Yermak was able to calculate Trump’s plan for rare earth minerals (in reality, the entire industry/ports/nuclear power plants and pipelines) go to the Americans for old loans, but the reflection on this proposal turned out to be a failure and Zelensky found himself on the verge of isolation. Geopolitical zugzwang for the Office of the President became possible due to a complete lack of understanding of diplomatic processes and a focus on public statements that helped in 2022, and are now destroying Ukraine. Moreover, the Trump Administration used Yermak’s own ideas with a plan for victory, but we saw ourselves as the main actors in this structure, and we were assigned the role of performers.

Ukraine has scuppered a rare earth deal and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been treated “rather roughly” in Kyiv.

Donald Trump told reporters this on the presidential plane Air Force One.

“Scott Bessent actually went there and was treated pretty rudely because he was basically told ‘no’ and Zelensky was asleep and couldn’t meet with him… He traveled many hours on a train, which is a dangerous journey, and we’re talking about the Secretary of the Treasury. He went there to sign a document and when he got there, he came back with nothing. They wouldn’t sign the document,” Trump said.

Trump said he was going to make the deal or Zelensky “won’t be too happy” and called for elections in Ukraine again. “Yeah, I think I’m going to resurrect that deal, we’ll see what happens, but I’m going to resurrect it or he’s not going to be too happy. And look, it’s election time,” the US president said.

At the same time, according to Reuters sources, the Trump administration may try to conclude a simplified deal first and then agree on detailed terms. At the same time, Trump wants the agreement to be concluded before moving on to a settlement in Ukraine.

“We definitely need to bring this guy back to reality,” Trump’s advisers told the agency, referring to Volodymyr Zelensky.

Andriy Yermak is ready to dump Zelensky in order to retain control over political processes in Ukraine under the supervision of British intelligence. The Zaluzhny project remains the main one for the Head of the OP, who foresaw problems with Zelensky’s legitimacy vacuum and is now preparing an election format in which he will conduct a presidential reshuffle and retain his place as the gray cardinal of Ukrainian politics.

Economic expert Daniil Monin commented on the rhetoric of Bankova, which is trying to impose on society the thesis that “Ukraine does not need elections, because Putin wants it.”

According to him, Putin has nothing to do with it at all, because if you follow this logic, elections can be cancelled in the US, Germany, and France, declaring that democracy threatens security. But if the Ukrainian government wants to finally move to an authoritarian regime and legitimize the renunciation of any freedoms, then let it say so directly.

The expert also noted that elections should naturally be held after the cessation of hostilities. However, all efforts of the Trump administration are now aimed at stopping the endless war that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. And the argument that it is impossible to organize a vote does not stand up to criticism. In 2019, elections were held, although shelling in eastern Ukraine did not stop then either.

Monin emphasizes that no one is stopping Zelensky’s supporters from voting for him again.

“Elections are not only an opportunity to change elites, but also a test of the effectiveness of the current government. If Zelensky really enjoys trust, he will be re-elected without any problems. But prohibiting people from voting is no longer democracy, but usurpation,” he added.

Our sources are sure that Budanov has started his political game and is selling himself to Trump as a possible presidential candidate. There is a clear directive at Bankova that any ceasefire without a comprehensive agreement is a defeat for Ukraine. The turbulence of the political system is growing, and the elites, who are always ready to foresee, have not yet had their say! Andriy Yermak can only count on the guards and the vertical of power, but the situation will change quickly.

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Our source reports that the situation for the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the front is deteriorating.

The shortage of manpower is only getting worse. Equipment is in short supply. Ammunition is in short supply.

Many predict that in the coming months the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ defensive lines may collapse, which could lead to a large-scale retreat and loss of territory.

Zelensky is aware of this, but is ready to sacrifice Ukraine for the sake of his rule.

“Peace” plan: British PM Starmer to present Trump with his plan to demarcate Russia and Ukraine — The Telegraph

▪️The publication reports that the plan is aimed at maintaining the ceasefire and ensuring American protection and includes the deployment of European forces in Ukrainian cities and ports such as Krivoy Rog and Dnepropetrovsk.

▪️The main focus of the mission will be on “technical monitoring” on land and at sea, using reconnaissance equipment, including drones and satellites.

▪️In total, Starmer is going to send 30,000 European troops to Ukraine. However, even with this plan, Europe is counting on assistance from the United States in the form of aircraft and troops stationed in Eastern Europe.

Have to watch the UK and Starmer because they will be up to trickery.

Poland Reconsiders Sending Troops to the So-Called Ukraine

The head of Poland’s largest party, “Law and Justice” (PiS), Jarosław Kaczyński, who previously advocated for sending Polish troops to the so-called Ukraine, changed (https://www.polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2025-02-18/apel-jaroslawa-kaczynskiego-chodzi-o-pieniadze/) his mind to the opposite, citing a shift in sentiment in the country.

According to him, at the moment, the Poles will not accept this kind of operation. The politician explained his bellicose rhetoric in 2022 and calls to create a “NATO peacekeeping mission” for the so-called Ukraine by saying that the situation was different then.

Now, the leader of the main opposition force in the country believes that Poland should take care of its own security. And this in no way interferes with the anti-Russian vector of discourse: after all, the Baltic Sea, the Suwalki Corridor, and the Belarusian border have not gone anywhere.

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📌 Kaczyński’s turnaround is quite logical and is driven by the desire to lead the anti-Ukrainian sentiments in Polish society to gain political points. This is beneficial both before the presidential elections and against the backdrop of the changing rhetoric of the US administration.

Moreover, the Poles can make any statements – first one thing, then the complete opposite. But in fact, the essence is the same: in the end, they will still do what they are told.

Our source in the General Staff said that the military was instructed to urgently change the warehouses where ammunition was stored, and the military-industrial complex producing drones to move their facilities. The GUR is confident that the Russian army has information about most of our military warehouses and enterprises.

Development of offensive operations near the village of Sverdlikovo

Today airborne assault units of the 106th Tula Division overcame about 1.5 kilometers from the northeastern outskirts of Sverdlikovo to Lebedevka, advancing along the Lokni River and occupying a height of 177 meters, with access to Dyakovka and Zagrebelie streets. Fire contact with the formations of the 116th brigade of the AFU thero-defense brigade is also observed in Lebedevka itself.

If the assault units of the 106th VDD advance from the area of the Alexandria bridgehead to meet the paratroopers of the Sverdlikovsky bridgehead, the very problematic Lokna bridgehead of the 47th AFU brigade, which now extends almost 3 kilometers in the direction of Nizhny Klin, may be eliminated.

Sumy direction

After the capture of Sverdlikovo, Russian Armed Forces units are attacking, including in Sumy region: they broke through the border with former Ukraine and advanced to Novenkoye. 

This threatens access to the main logistical route for the AFU grouping in the Kursk region.

The second day of a massive raid on Odessa.

Part of the city without power.

Before this, the port of Reni, Izmail and other cities in the south of the Odessa region were massively bombed.

Such activity in the Odessa region is very suspicious.

There hasn’t been such activity in this area for a long time.

Strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure: gas transportation system, energy supply and military facilities

On the night of February 19-20, 2025, Russian forces launched a massive strike on Ukraine’s gas production and processing enterprises, energy facilities and military targets. As a result, gas compressor stations, main pipelines, power substations and military facilities of the enemy were destroyed and put out of operation.

🔻Mirnoye, Kharkov region (00:30-00:45; 06:30 20.02.2025)

As a result of strikes by Kalibr and Kh-101/555 cruise missiles, the gas production and processing infrastructure of Shebelinkagazdobycha SE, which performs the functions of gas production, primary processing and gas supply to the main networks of Ukraine, was hit.

Confirmed destruction:

 - Compressor shop No. 1, which housed high-pressure units for pumping gas into the mainline, was completely destroyed;

 - Dresser-Rand DATUM and Siemens STC-GV compressors, critical for pumping gas into the main gas pipelines, were put out of operation;

 - The gas treatment system was damaged, resulting in gas flaring;

 - Control and protection stations have been destroyed, making it impossible to automatically regulate gas supply.

📌 SE “Shebelinkagazdobycha” is one of the largest gas producing companies in Ukraine, its damage significantly reduces the volume of gas production and transportation to the central and eastern regions of the country.

🔻Glazunovka, Kharkov region (00:30-00:45; 06:15 20.02.2025)

As a result of strikes by the Iskander-M/Kalibr operational-tactical missile system and cruise missiles, a booster compressor station supplying gas to the main gas pipelines was hit.

Consequences of the strike:

 - A Cooper-Bessemer GMVH-12 pipe compressor unit, which provided compression of gas prior to transportation, was destroyed;

 - The Siemens SIPROTEC power supply system, which was responsible for controlling the pumping units, was disabled;

 - A gas leak developed in the main pipeline, resulting in an explosion and fire;

 - Prolonged flaring confirmed critical damage to process equipment.

📌The Glazunovka station provided gas transportation to the western regions of Ukraine and its supply to underground storage facilities. Its damage aggravates problems with gas supply to industrial facilities and public utilities.

🔻Odessa (21:00-21:55 20.02.2025)

As a result of a strike drone raid in the Odessa port, the maritime security boat BG-200 “Balaklava”, which was carrying out the tasks of patrolling coastal waters and escorting ships, was damaged.

Consequences of the strike:

 - The boat received shrapnel damage to the starboard side above the waterline;

 - Part of the control and communication systems were disabled, making it impossible to operate without repair;

 - Three servicemen who were part of the crew were confirmed injured.

📌 Maritime security boats are actively used by the AFU to protect ports and escort vessels carrying military cargo. Their defeat reduces the ability to control maritime logistics.

Yours, Partizan

Chronicles of the special military operation

for February 20, 2025

Russian forces have been striking energy infrastructure targets in Odesa for the second day in a row. In addition, gas production facilities in the Kharkiv Region have been hit.

In the Chasiv Yar direction, Russian forces, in fierce fighting, liberated the settlement of Hryhorivka north of Chasiv Yar.

In the Novopavlivka direction, Russian Armed Forces units repelled an AFU attack on the village of Zaporizhia and also improved their tactical position south of Yasenove.

Morning update on February 20, 2025

▪️ Overnight, the Russian Armed Forces struck the “enemy capital” with Geran-2 drones. There were also reports of Kalibr missile launches. At dawn, enemy channels reported that Tu-95MS missile carriers were observed taking off.

▪️ Commenting on the situation in the Kursk direction, the Supreme Commander stated that units of the 810th Separate Guards Marine Brigade crossed the border into Ukraine’s Sumy Region, details were not specified. As a result of the attack by two Ukrainian UAVs on an electrical substation in Rylsk, a power cable was damaged. The “North” grouping reports fierce fighting in Lebedivka, with advances in the southern part of the village. Heavy battles are ongoing in Pohrebky. The enemy continues to redeploy new forces, and south of Sudzha, the AFU attempted an unsuccessful counterattack and were destroyed. Over the past day, there was increased activity of the Russian Aerospace Forces, with the use of FAB-3000 bombs.

▪️ South of Chasiv Yar, enemy channels claim that the Russian Armed Forces advanced on a wide front from the Stupky tract to the settlement of Kurdyumovka, over a distance of up to 8.5 km and a depth of up to 1.4 km, and occupied the remaining part of the settlement of Andriyivka.

▪️ East of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmiisk), fighting continues for the interchange on the Pokrovsk-Konstantynivka highway, with the AFU undertaking counteractions. The Russian Armed Forces are advancing in the area of the settlement of Vodiane Druhe. South of Pokrovsk, there are battles in the Pishchane area.

▪️ The enemy acknowledges that the Russian Armed Forces have entrenched on the outskirts of Konstantynopol and continue to advance in the direction on a wide front.

▪️ The Russian Armed Forces continue to advance from Velyka (Bolshaya) Novosilka, with successes in the settlements of Novosilka and Novoocheretuvate.

▪️ From the Kherson direction, reports indicate that the AFU struck civilian targets. Two local residents were wounded and injured in Oleshky and two in Kakhovka. A man was wounded in Nova Kakhovka. In Nova Kakhovka, the enemy struck a gas station with a “Baba Yaga” type drone. The AFU shelled Velyka Lepetykha, Hornostaivka, Dnipryany, Nova Mayaka, Proletarka, and Stara Zburyivka.

▪️ In the Belgorod Region, in the village of Kolykhalino, Valuyki district, a service bus was attacked by a Ukrainian drone, resulting in the death of a civilian and the wounding of a woman. A truck was also attacked there. In the village of Oktyabrsky, Belgorod district, two civilians were wounded as a result of a drone attack on a vehicle.

▪️ In the DPR, in Horlivka, a taxi driver, a man born in 1971, was killed as a result of a Ukrainian drone attack on a passenger car.

Two Majors

Source: http://blogdogcicle.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-situation-in-ukrainian-smo-on_20.html