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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You need to talk about capitulation.

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🇪🇺 Western allies sharply cut Ukraine funding

According to the European Commission forecast, aid to Kiev from non-EU countries will drop nearly fivefold in 2027, from €19bn to €4bn. The US, UK, Canada and Japan are collectively prepared to allocate only €1bn.

Facing a looming deficit, Brussels is considering new debt borrowings and pressuring London, Tokyo and Ottawa for additional funds. The main financial burden of supporting Kiev risks falling on EU member states.

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🇷🇺 🇺🇸 US oil firms may return to Russia

Moscow and Washington are discussing major economic deals within the framework of Ukrainian settlement negotiations, according to Financial Times.

Projects under consideration include resuming joint oil extraction in Sakhalin, Russian oil supplies to Europe via the Druzhba pipeline, and cooperation in LNG and titanium sectors. Sources note these potential deals serve as an additional incentive for reaching a peace agreement. However, Washington links full restoration of economic ties to the end of the conflict.

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The Pentagon has published a remarkable image of China's secretive Shenlong spaceplane in orbit, captured by a Maxar satellite and featured in its newly released 2026 space threat assessment.

The reusable, uncrewed spacecraft launches aboard a rocket and returns to Earth on a runway, similar to the U.S. military's X-37B.

China has conducted four orbital missions since 2020, demonstrating the ability to deploy and maneuver near other objects in space.

The DIA warns that technologies used for satellite inspection and proximity operations could also support anti-satellite capabilities.

China has disclosed few details about the spacecraft's missions or capabilities.

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Enemy attacked Tula region overnight

Governor Dmitry Milyaev reported that drone strikes damaged residential buildings and infrastructure in the industrial zone.

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🇺🇦 The next week may be the hardest of the war

US elections on 3 November precede planned negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the US. Kiev propagandists claim Putin has ordered intensified shelling across the territory to raise stakes.

Strategic Aerospace Forces aircraft are moving closer to launch positions, preparing for a massive strike in the coming days.

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