By Tyler Derden – Zerohedge

Shortly after President Donald Trump said Thursday afternoon that Russia had agreed to pause strikes on Kiev and other Ukrainian cities for a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said overnight that Ukraine is prepared to halt drone and missile attacks on Russia’s critical energy infrastructure, provided Putin honors a weeklong truce and refrains from launching missiles or drones at Kiev.

“If Russia does not strike our energy infrastructure — generation facilities or any other energy assets — we will not strike theirs,” Zelensky told reporters in Kiev. “We want to end the war and we are ready for de-escalation steps.” Continue reading ““Ready For De-Escalation”: Zelensky Ready To Accept Energy Ceasefire If Putin Will”

By Kyle Anzalone – Antiwar.com

President Donald Trump renewed his threats to attack Iran if the Islamic Republic does not comply with his demands. The President claimed that Iran must agree to a new nuclear deal or would be attacked by the “armada” Trump has assembled in the Middle East. Continue reading “Trump to Iran: Agree to Nuclear Deal Or the US Will Attack”

By Kyle Anzalone – Antiwar.com

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will maintain security control over the area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. He added that he will not allow the creation of a Palestinian State. Continue reading “Netanyahu: Israel Will Have Control from ‘River to the Sea’ Including Gaza”

By Tyler Derden – Zerohedge

As Americans brave a brutal cold snap, households are facing higher heating bills this summer.

Continue reading “US Heating Bills Expected To Spike Nationwide As Gas, Electricity Costs Continue To March Higher”

By Kyle Anzalone – Antiwar.com

Israel is gearing up for talks with the US on a new decade-long pledge for Washington to provide military aid to Israel. The deal would include additional American security assistance for Israel. Continue reading “Israel Seeks 10-Year Military Aid Package with Additional Security Assistance”