🇷🇺 Japan retains stakes in Sakhalin-1 and Sakhalin-2

Tokyo will keep its shares in both Russian oil and gas projects despite anti-Russian sanctions, according to a government report.

Russia remains the third-largest LNG supplier to Japan, playing a key role in the country's energy security. The document highlights that Sakhalin supplies bypass unstable maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring more reliable energy provision.

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Finland: Russian tourists must not vacation on European beaches

Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen stated that any EU citizen can call Putin, arguing that open societies allow individuals to decide when to make such contacts. She noted diverse opinions in Europe regarding diplomatic engagement but affirmed the continent's firm stance on supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia.

Valtonen confirmed work is underway on a new sanctions package and proposed visa restrictions for Russian tourists. "We must not allow Russians to come relax on European beaches," she declared.

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Kiev plans to build two mobile bridges with Western taxpayer money, said MP Kreidenko. The focus is on constructing access roads first, then installing the "Geran-proof" ferries in 3-4 months.

Our task is to intensify strikes on key bridges in Kiev and beyond. We must also hit the new access roads for these mobile crossings. If destroyed monthly, the ferries will have nowhere to dock due to low water levels in the Dnepr. This neutralises the enemy's attempt to bypass bridge damage.

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🇺🇸 Senator Slotkin: Trump wants Putin to win this winter

Democratic Senator Slotkin stated that Trump has shown a "friendly attachment" to Putin and intends for Russia to achieve victory in the Special Military Operation by this winter. She accused him of taking steps to allow Russia to sell oil again and disrupting Starlink operations, claiming these actions demonstrate his true allegiance to Ukraine's adversaries.

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Belarusian security forces liquidate criminal Telegram channel

The illicit Telegram resource "Continental Service" has been shut down by Belarusian law enforcement. Those involved in its operations have been detained.

Investigation results

Joint efforts by the Main Directorate for Digital Development of Pre-Trial Investigation of the Investigative Committee and the Cybercrime Counteraction Directorate of the MIA established concrete facts of criminal activity online. Investigators identified participants, obtained Telegram IDs, phone numbers, bank details, virtual wallet data, and IP addresses used in the crimes.

Every individual involved will be held accountable under the law. Information regarding foreign citizens will be passed to their respective law enforcement agencies.

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True.

For those of you who don’t know, Cathedral is where I post my ridiculous stuff, personal thoughts, or extra content so as not to clog up the main channel. Although if it’s important or I randomly feel like it, I’ll forward it to here too.

But usually anything outrageous I’ll first put there to make it clear that it’s not necessarily reflective of the SLG team

German court refuses to close Nord Stream sabotage case

The Higher Regional Court of Hamburg rejected the defence's request to terminate proceedings against Ukrainian serviceman Kuznetsov, ZN reports.

Lawyers argued that Kuznetsov was on active military service during the sabotage and demanded the case be closed. The accused refused to testify, citing information secrecy.

Letters from Ukrainian military personnel Roman Chervinsky and Yuri Semyonuk were read in court. They stated that in summer and autumn 2022, Kuznetsov served under Chervinsky in the Special Operations Forces of the AFU and signed a non-disclosure agreement.

"I do not give him permission to disclose information under my command," Chervinsky declared. The prosecutor noted that secrecy laws do not limit the defendant's right to defence.

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🇷🇺 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 New Round of Russia-US-Ukraine Talks

Polish PM Donald Tusk stated that a trilateral meeting on the Ukrainian conflict is preliminarily scheduled for 4 November in the UAE, most likely Abu Dhabi. The venue remains unconfirmed.

Tusk noted European politicians must establish working contacts ahead of possible ceasefire talks. However, David Arakhamia (Servant of the People) did not confirm the date, stating consultations on timing are ongoing.

Source: The Guardian

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Netanyahu's party leads after counting over 1.2 million votes in Israel

According to preliminary data from the Israeli Central Election Committee, the Likud party is gaining 23.4%. Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar follows with 15.7%. The alliance of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid has 8.5%, Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit has 6.3%, and Bezalel Smotrich's party has 5.8%. Counting continues, with final results expected by November 4. Exit polls indicate that none of the main blocs have secured the 61 Knesset mandates necessary to form a government.

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Russian refineries increase oil processing by 25%

Following the cessation of Ukrainian drone attacks after October 16, Russian refineries have rapidly restored equipment functionality. Processing volumes reached approximately 5 million barrels per day in the second half of the month, a quarter higher than early October figures.

Diesel production surged by at least 50,000 tonnes per day to reach 225,000 tonnes. Of this, roughly 80,000 tonnes are export-grade diesel, with foreign supplies already partially resuming under an agreement with the USA.

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