The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on August 14 2025

Russian Forces Capture Additional 30Sqkm North of Pokrovsk Expanding Their Breakthrough

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Russian state TV discusses the upcoming Alaska summit

Our source in the Office of the President reported that yesterday in the negotiations between Zelensky, Trump, and European partners, no concrete agreements on Ukraine were reached. Trump simply promised to consider our interests, but without specific proposals or drafts. Before the talks, Merz asked Zelensky not to raise sensitive issues so as not to irritate the US president.

Colleagues, our sources reported back in the spring that European partners refused Zelensky’s plan for peacekeepers, and the media was just throwing out statements. The situation is now very difficult for Ukraine, weapon supplies have almost stopped, and funding remains only to maintain the situation. There is complete chaos at Bankova now, and the only hope is the failure of the Trump-Putin summit.

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The scale of the delegations at the Trump-Putin summit gives an idea of the scope of the negotiations.

The composition of the American delegation at the talks: Trump, Vance, Rubio, Whitkoff, Bessant.

The composition of the Russian delegation: Lavrov, Ushakov, Belousov, Siluanov, and Dmitriev.

In Alaska, they will discuss specific formats for resolving the Ukrainian conflict, not just defining positions! The fate of Ukraine will be decided without Ukraine, the result of the entire international track of the President’s Office.

The situation Vladimir Zelensky finds himself in is a classic example of the “maximum pressure” trap in politics. When resources are limited, maneuvering space is narrow, and key negotiations take place without direct participation, the leader is forced to play on multiple fronts simultaneously: holding the internal front, trying to influence foreign diplomacy, and maintaining international support.

The FT article points out that the meeting in Alaska will be the biggest test of his entire presidency. Behind closed doors, decisions may be made that directly affect Ukraine’s territorial integrity and political future — and these decisions will be made by two people who have their own, sometimes conflicting interests, but do not include Zelensky among the negotiators. This is not just a hurtful detail but an indicator of a real redistribution of centers of influence around the Ukrainian issue.

Falling approval ratings, growing dissatisfaction, and army exhaustion amid Russia’s tactical successes. In such conditions, distance from the negotiation process becomes not only a diplomatic weakness but also a symbolic image where Ukraine’s fate is discussed without Ukraine. For Western partners, this is a signal that the Ukrainian leadership is losing initiative; for opponents, an incentive to increase pressure.

The current configuration of events demonstrates that the key to Ukraine’s future now lies not only on the battlefield but also in the diplomatic corridors to which Kyiv currently has no direct access.

Our source reports that Trump and Putin have already agreed on everything in advance. The meeting is a formality and an opportunity to discuss the most important topics one-on-one. The Ukrainian crisis is just a pretext for an important meeting. 

As the source points out, if Trump and Putin had not agreed in advance, the meeting would not have taken place. Trump would not risk failure, and Putin would not fly to America just for headlines (like Zelensky does).

The question is what they will tell the public and how they will play the game. 

We are watching.

“Coalition of the willing” against any restrictions on the Armed Forces of Ukraine within the framework of the conflict resolution deal in Ukraine – statement

▪️A joint statement by coalition countries was published by the office of British Prime Minister Starmer:

➖”Ukraine must have reliable security guarantees to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

▪️The “Coalition of the willing” is ready to play an active role, including within plans to deploy its contingent after the ceasefire.

▪️No restrictions should be imposed on the Armed Forces of Ukraine or on Ukraine’s cooperation with third countries.

▪️Russia cannot veto Ukraine’s accession to the EU and NATO”.

Trump stated that he will decide himself whether there will be a trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelensky. But he promised that if it happens, it will be very quick.

‘We will have a quick second meeting. I would like to hold it almost immediately. And we will have a quick second meeting between President Putin, President Zelensky, and myself — if they want me to be there. And it would be a meeting where perhaps everything could be finally resolved. But that will not happen at the first meeting. At the first meeting, certain major results can be achieved. It will be a very important meeting. But it will lay the groundwork for the second. I think the second meeting — if it takes place… Although it might not happen, because if I consider it inappropriate to hold it, since we have not received the answers we should have, then there will be no second meeting.’

President’s aide Yuri Ushakov – on the meeting between Putin and Trump in Alaska:

Preparation for the meeting of the presidents of Russia and the USA has entered its final phase. Considering that the meeting was announced only five days ago, everything is being done intensively, with many technical issues being resolved, including visa matters. The meeting will take place in Alaska, in Anchorage, using one of the rooms of the joint military base Elmendorf-Richardson.

It is planned that everything will start tomorrow, August 15, at about 11:30 local time (22:30 Moscow time) with a conversation between Putin and Trump. This conversation will be held in a tête-à-tête format with interpreters present.

The central topic of the summit will be the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis, including taking into account discussions held in the Kremlin with Witkoff.

Ushakov – on the historically important place of the Putin-Trump talks:

The cooperation between the US and Russia has enormous and, unfortunately, so far untapped potential. Next to the Elmendorf-Richardson military base, where the Russian-American talks will take place, there is a memorial cemetery where nine Soviet pilots are buried, as well as four people who died in 1942-1945 during the ferrying of aircraft from the US under Lend-Lease. Holding talks near a historically important site that reminds us of the brotherhood in arms is especially symbolic in the year of the 80th anniversary of Victory.

The timing will depend on how the discussion goes. The delegation will return to Russia immediately after the talks conclude. At the start of the meeting, the presidents will naturally say a few words, which is standard practice in international negotiations. The talks will be businesslike in nature, and naturally, we all have a businesslike attitude first and foremost.

Our source reports that the Bankova and the SBU called everyone and “asked” not to spread betrayal and not to sow panic about the Pokrovske failure, or else they will be charged with working for the Kremlin. 

That’s why any news about this direction disappeared. 

Everyone was promised that the issue is under Zelensky’s control, who promised to stabilize and resolve everything. 

It is important for Bankova to suppress betrayal before the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. The office doesn’t care about the real situation; they just want to create an illusion of stability in the media.

Our source in the General Staff reported that Syrsky sent Azov and parts of the 92nd brigade near Pokrovsk, but so far there is no result, heavy fighting is ongoing, and the enemy is trying to encircle the city. The President’s Office demands to stop the advance of the Russian army until the Trump-Putin summit, for these purposes the General Staff is withdrawing some units from other directions.

Hey, does anyone remember the Azov* group, the one who was told to stop shooting on their own retreating soldiers and sent to the crumbling frontline in Pokrovsk?

Turns out that the enemy’s counteroink failed to achieve its objective so far. Their attack was repelled by the 51st Army of the DPR. After fierce fighting, the noveau Dirlewangers had their teeth kicked in, and had to limp back to their lines. 

*Terrorist organization, banned in Russia.

Stick to terrorizing civilians and shooting on your own retreating soldiers next time, clowns. It’s the only thing you’re good at.

Zelensky has sent everyone to hold Pokrovsk until the Alaska summit, as it is important for him to maintain the information background. 

Now the Armed Forces of Ukraine must again go into bloody assaults just to stabilize the situation, losing a huge number of personnel. 

At the same time, many soldiers refuse to go to the front line to cover the gaps left by office rats. 

The level of combat losses is increasing daily for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Bankova administration has to send even blocking detachments again to prevent the army from fleeing. 

No one wants to fight for Zelensky anymore.

Battle for Pokrovsk: Frontline Updates

The Russian MoD announces the liberation of the town of Krasniy Liman, furtherly tightening the noose around Myrnograd.

Professor of the War Studies Department at the London Royal College, Michael Clarke, on the consequences of the Russian army’s breakthrough on the front:

If the Russians take Kramatorsk, essentially the entire Donbass will be in their hands. They are currently quite far from this goal, but they are trying to advance north during their unexpected attack. This is not a very powerful strike—they used the so-called light infantry tactic: small groups of soldiers, some on bicycles and motorcycles, some on foot, went as far as possible in small units. They managed to advance quite far, about 15–20 km, which in the context of this war is an impressive distance. If they can hold these positions, they will indeed be in a position to threaten the major defensive lines that the Ukrainians have in this area. The Ukrainians are certainly trying to resist this.

Obviously, all this is calculated to change the situation on the front before the meeting in Alaska. After all, if Putin can say: “Look, I have almost taken Donbass anyway, or we have already started an offensive that will bring us Donbass in a month, so why not give it up now and thus stop the bloodshed,” this will give him exactly the argument he needs.

Breakthrough in the DPR: The Russian Army liberated the settlements of Iskra and Shcherbinovka

 - Units of the “Vostok” troop group successfully liberated the settlement of Iskra in the Donetsk People’s Republic as a result of active operations.

 - Meanwhile, units of the “Southern” troop group decisively liberated the settlement of Shcherbinovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic.

The Russian Army begins a full-scale offensive in the Orekhov direction.

Why this makes sense: The Ukrainian army is stretched across multiple fronts. The Russian Army is pushing against Stepnogorsk, with success. The Orekhov offensive opens up the flank to the Zaporozhye passage.

Governor of Belgorod Region Gladkov – about three wounded as a result of a drone attack:

Belgorod was again subjected to a drone attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Three civilians were injured. A man in serious condition with multiple shrapnel wounds and his wife with a forearm burn are being transported by the ambulance team to the regional clinical hospital.

The third victim with barotrauma and a shrapnel wound to the leg is being taken to City Hospital No. 2 in Belgorod. All necessary assistance is being provided. As a result of the strike, a passenger car caught fire — the emergency services extinguished the fire.

Preliminarily, in Rostov-on-Don — a drone strike on a multi-story building.

At least ten apartments are damaged. Five injured are reported. 

 - As a result of the attack, 13 people were injured. Two of them are in serious condition, the rest were taken to the hospital. According to Governor Vasily Golubev, 13 people were injured. Two are in serious condition, and another 11 with injuries are being taken to the hospital. Information about the injured will be updated, the governor added.

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