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Ukraine: Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump officials in Germany
Key figures in US President Donald Trump’s team are expected to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany. Trump has said Ukraine “may be Russian some day.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet US Vice President JD Vance on Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to talk about the path toward ending Russia’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine.
While Trump has urged a swift end to the conflict, Zelenskyy is demanding security guarantees from Washington as part of any deal with Russia.
In a video released by Ukrainian media outlet UNIAN, Zelenskyy said he planned to meet Vance in Munich after meeting “serious people” from the Trump administration in Kyiv this week.
The Ukrainian presidency told the AFP news agency that the meeting with Vance would take place on Friday.
Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is also traveling to the conference, might both be involved in the talks in Munich.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is soon to send his special envoy Keith Kellogg, who has been tasked with drawing up a proposal to stop the fighting, to Ukraine. Kellogg is expected to arrive in Kyiv on February 20.
Meanwhile, Trump also said he would “probably” speak to Zelenskyy this week.
Trump seeks return on Ukraine aid
On Monday, Trump floated the idea that Ukraine “may be Russian someday,” as he discussed the conflict in an interview with broadcaster Fox News.
“They may make a deal, they may not make a deal. They may be Russian someday, or they may not be Russian someday,” he said.
Trump emphasized making a return on investment with US aid to Ukraine, suggesting a trade for Kyiv’s natural resources, including rare minerals.
“We are going to have all this money in there, and I say I want it back. And I told them that I want the equivalent, like $500 billion worth of rare earth,” Trump said. “And they have essentially agreed to do that, so at least we don’t feel stupid.”
In response to Trump’s remarks, the Kremlin says a “significant part” of Ukraine “wants to be Russia.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that the situation in Ukraine “largely corresponds to President Trump’s words.”
Edited by: Natalie Muller
Author: Richard Connor (with AFP, Reuters)
The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party in Abuja. The private consultation is seen as a fresh round of political moves as the ADC continues to battle a lingering leadership crisis and growing internal divisions.
Top figures from both parties were said to be present at the meeting, including PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and senior ADC officials. The development is already drawing attention as opposition parties continue realignments ahead of the 2027 political season, with many watching closely for possible alliances and next steps in the party crisis.
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“ADC is a Holy Party, Cannot be used to Scam Nigerians Again” – Hon Success Opara tells David Mark
ADC Party in Turmoil: Hon Success Opara Slams Leadership, Warns Against Scamming Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal strife as Hon Success Opara, a prominent party official, has warned against attempts to use the party to deceive Nigerians. Opara specifically criticized the leadership of David Mark, stating that the party cannot be used to scam citizens again.
“ADC holy Party cannot be used to scam Nigerians again,” Opara said, emphasizing that those forming coalitions are hindering the party’s growth and denying youths opportunities to thrive.
“Those who are forming coalition don’t want to give the youths the chance to strive in the party,” she added.
Opara’s statement highlights the deepening divisions within the ADC, with concerns over leadership and the party’s direction.
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that the party under his leadership will bar individuals above the age of 55 from contesting for political positions.
Gombe made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centred on generational change and greater youth participation in politics.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party that belongs to all Nigerians. What we are doing now is to ensure the party moves forward properly.
“We have decided that we will give the youths a real chance. The time has come for young people to take the lead in politics.
“If you are over 55 years old, you are not going to contest for positions in the ADC under our leadership.
“We want to bring in fresh blood, new ideas, and energy from the youth. Nigeria’s future depends on the young generation.
“The old ways have not worked well for the country. We need to open the door wide for youths to participate fully as candidates, leaders, and decision-makers,” he said.
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