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Trump Orders Nigeria Contingency Planning as Germany Delivers Patriots to Ukraine

The U.S. Energy Department says any planned nuclear testing would not involve detonations.

Overview

  • Abuja rejected unilateral U.S. military action, with a presidential spokesman saying any operations on Nigerian soil would require agreement by both leaders.
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright described the planned U.S. tests as system or non‑nuclear checks that do not include explosive nuclear reactions.
  • Trump told reporters he is not currently considering transferring long‑range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine.
  • Zelensky said Germany has fulfilled its pledge to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses with Patriot systems.
  • Ukraine’s General Staff reported 162 combat engagements, with the heaviest pressure near Pokrovsk, where Ukrainian forces are clearing the city’s north and kept the PokrovskRodynske road open, and confirmed a strike that ignited fires at Russia’s Saratov oil refinery.