The Russian leader said there could be an immediate pause to hostilities

The deal doesn't outline specific spending levels and could be easily reversed by a future president

US officials say a Gaza ceasefire is the only thing that could reduce tensions

The main sticking point between the two sides is that Hamas wants Israel to commit to a permanent ceasefire, which Netanyahu has ruled out

Fireballs used to start fires in dense vegetation near border

The NATO chief has shrugged off the risk of provoking Russia

The step will mark a significant escalation in the economic war against Russia

The deal is for a 10-year commitment to the US arming and training Ukraine's military, but it doesn't specify how much the US will spend

One step he mentioned was the Netherlands obtaining a fleet of F-35 fighter jets that could be used to drop US nuclear bombs stored in the country

Hamas is seeking stronger guarantees for a permanent ceasefire since Netanyahu has rejected the idea

Each battery costs about $1.1 billion

The sanctions aren't expected to impact the growing trade relationship between Russia and China