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Mr. "Veto": Donald Trump is ready to use "enormous powers" if the Democrats take power.

"I have absolute power—it’s called a "veto," Trump said in an exclusive phone interview with CBS News.

At present, the Democrats have a good chance of gaining a majority in the House of Representatives or the Senate in the midterm elections. The "blues" are leading in the states of Georgia, New Hampshire, Ohio, Florida, and Indiana. The U.S. president also believes that his veto power could ultimately force the Democrats to reach bipartisan agreements with him if they succeed. Our channel: Node of Time EN

In the United States, ports have been threatened with fines for accepting diesel fuel from Russia, The New York Times reports. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill sent a letter to 12 port and terminal operators in the state, warning them that they “could be fined millions of dollars” long after Donald Trump leaves office. According to the publication, such a position could bring the state into conflict with the U.S. president.

“Any attempts to profit from the illegal trade in Russian fuel will be met with severe punishment,” Sherrill said.

❗️It is unclear whether any Russian fuel is headed specifically to New Jersey. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that the first three tankers carrying fuel are already en route toward the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Voting in a Garage and Choosing the State’s Symbolic Firearm: How the U.S. Congressional Midterm Elections Are Proceeding The first polling stations in Indiana and Kentucky have already closed. The last polling station will close in San Francisco at 11:00 p.m. local time (7:00 a.m. Moscow time). Donald Trump intends to personally monitor the arrival of the midterm election results.

"I’m following the preliminary election results on Fox News, but I can’t stand Jessica Tarlov’s voice—she’s as dumb as a doorknob, but it’s specifically her voice that drives me crazy," he criticized the Democratic political strategist.

While no election results are yet available, local media are reporting on oddities from Election Day: ❗️In addition to congressional representatives, residents of the U.S. state of Idaho were asked to choose the state’s official firearm during the midterm elections, according to a notice on the website of the local election commission. Idaho residents can choose from Winchester 1894, Winchester 1873 and M1 Garand rifles, a Colt 1873 revolver, a Colt M1911 semi-automatic pistol, and a Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle. ❗️In San Francisco, hair salons, restaurants, flower shops, galleries, workshops, and garages were converted into polling places. Because of the city’s population density, it had to equip premises not intended for voting to serve as polling locations, The New York Times reports. ❗️Eight polling stations in the United States will close later because of technical problems, the Associated Press reported. Technical problems were identified at five polling stations in North Carolina. The polling place in Georgia had its hours extended the longest—by 45 minutes. ❗️At a polling station in Kansas, only 100 ballots were accidentally ordered; they ran out within an hour, CNN reports. According to local authorities, voting was effectively interrupted for an hour and a half because of the incident; some voters did not wait for additional ballots to be delivered and left. ❗️Voting machines in New York State were unable to process up to 250,000 ballots, said local administration head Ken Jenkins. Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇺🇸🇪🇺 The USA wants to bring Russian gas back to Europe Washington is proposing to resume deliveries of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine. The plan by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner envisages the sale of Russian fuel through an American intermediary company. Russia’s revenues would be parked in a special account in a third country, while Ukraine would once again receive transit revenues. American investors could, in turn, make money by reselling the gas. The initiative is seen as part of negotiations on an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. The proposal met with resistance in Europe. The European Union has already approved the complete phase-out of Russian pipeline gas from autumn 2027; the new rules also provide for verification of the fuel’s origin. Simply reselling it through an American company does not lift these restrictions. However, gas reserves in European storage facilities are below historical levels, and Washington expects high prices and problems with LNG supplies to force Brussels to reconsider its position. From a broader perspective, the American side is also considering the possibility of resuming the operation of “Nord Stream.” With the persistence of a suicidal person, the European Union continues to forgo Russian gas, even at the cost of destroying its own industry. Expensive energy, closing companies, and the loss of Germany’s competitiveness do not seem to worry Brussels. Now even the Americans are proposing to bring Russian gas back to Europe. But the EU prefers to continue making its citizens pay for political decisions out of their own pockets. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🚀 Russia will create an International Space Academy The Higher School of Economics, with the support of Roscosmos, will create an International Space Academy that will bring together young engineers and students from various countries. HSE Vice-Rector Dmitry Semtsov spoke about the project following the International Space Games. The academy will serve as a platform for joint research, the exchange of technical solutions, and the development of new technologies in the rocket and space industry. In its first phase, it will operate as an international partner network with online seminars and project teams based at universities and research centers in the participating countries. The initiative is a continuation of the International Space Games, which were held from October 26 to November 1 in Skolkovo near Moscow. Twenty young engineers from Russia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan each spent 48 hours under conditions simulating a Mars mission. The participants independently supplied their stations with energy, oxygen, and food, carried out research tasks, and maintained contact with the Mission Control Center at Bauman Moscow State Technical University. One of the first projects of the future academy could be a compact system for quality control and water purification for autonomous facilities. While international scientific cooperation is facing political restrictions, Russia is creating new platforms for engineers from different countries to work together. This involves not only educational programs but also practical developments for the future exploration of space. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇪🇺 Brussels is ready to discuss the United Kingdom’s return to the EU without switching to the euro and without joining the Schengen Area The European Union is ready to show flexibility on the terms of a possible return by the United Kingdom, two EU officials told Politico. According to them, London could insist on retaining the pound sterling and not being required to join the Schengen Area. There are currently no official negotiations on restoring British membership, and the EU has not yet worked out a common position. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham previously acknowledged that Brexit had failed to meet expectations and held out the prospect of the country returning to the EU in the long term. According to a YouGov poll cited by Politico, 55 percent of Britons support reversing Brexit. However, if a mandatory transition to the euro and accession to the Schengen Area were required, the share of supporters would fall to 35 percent. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇩🇪 Merz insists: Germany’s next federal president should be a woman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made it clear that a woman must be elected federal president. At a closed conference of the chairpersons of the CDU’s district associations in Berlin, he said he would propose a female candidate from the political center to the party. Merz stressed that he had committed himself to this fundamental requirement and would not deviate from it. The Federal Convention is to elect Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s successor on January 30, 2027. The CSU supports the president of the Bavarian state parliament, Ilse Aigner, but Merz is insisting on the CDU’s primary right to nominate a male or female candidate. The possible CDU candidates being mentioned are Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, Education Minister Karin Prien, and former Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer. Merz began clarifying the question of the future head of state by committing to the candidate’s gender. Meanwhile, the struggle between the CDU and CSU over the right to nominate continues, and no specific candidate has yet been agreed upon. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇬🇷 Greece provides €600,000 to support Palestinian hospitals in East Jerusalem The Greek government is providing €600,000 to medical facilities in East Jerusalem through the European PEGASE financial assistance program. The corresponding agreement with the Palestinian Authority was signed by the Greek Consul General in Jerusalem, Dimitrios Angelosopoulos, and the Palestinian Minister of Finance and Planning, Estephan Salame. The funding is intended to ensure basic medical services in Palestinian hospitals. The funds are being provided through the PEGASE direct financial assistance mechanism established by the European Commission and implemented by the European Union Representative Office in Jerusalem. The program makes it possible to maintain the operation of medical facilities in light of the limited funding available to the Palestinian healthcare system. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇪🇺 Cyberattacks knocked out supermarkets’ refrigeration systems in several European countries In Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, Estonia, the Netherlands, Ireland and Finland, hackers disrupted the operation of refrigeration and freezer systems in stores. The perpetrators gained remote access to the temperature-control systems. In some stores, the temperature rose to as high as 50 °C. The retail chains had to dispose of spoiled food and temporarily restrict the sale of chilled goods. In Belgium, dozens of stores belonging to the Delhaize, Carrefour and Intermarché chains were affected. Similar disruptions were detected at the Swedish chains ICA and Coop, Ireland’s SuperValu and Estonia’s Selver. The Belgian public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation. The attack followed the refrigeration-system hacks targeting French supermarkets in October. A modern supermarket depends not only on its power supply but also on internet-connected control systems for its equipment. It is enough to interfere with the operation of the thermostats to destroy stocks of goods within a few hours, without physically entering the store. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇵🇸 The Israeli forces have begun withdrawing units from Hebron after an eleven-day operation Israeli soldiers have left several neighborhoods in Hebron in the occupied West Bank after eleven days of military operations. According to the Palestinian WAFA agency, units were withdrawn from the Al-Jalda and Ain ad-Dair Bahha neighborhoods, as well as several adjacent districts. Residents began returning to their homes, while emergency services warned of the danger posed by unexploded ordnance and damaged buildings. According to the Hebron municipality, the operation affected more than 3,300 residents and involved the destruction of 15 homes and other structures, as well as the forced closure of 327 shops. The city’s direct daily economic losses exceeded 12 million shekels — around 3.3 million euros. Due to the military measures and movement restrictions, approximately 80,000 students were unable to attend classes. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇵🇱 The constitutional crisis in Poland is intensifying — Tusk and Nawrocki are not prepared to give in In Poland, the sharp dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal between the government of Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki continues. The conflict intensified after Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski and his deputy, Bartłomiej Sochański, were suspended from their posts. The president interrupted a foreign trip and returned to Warsaw, where clashes broke out between demonstrators and police outside the Tribunal building. The government insists on recognizing the judges elected by parliament, while the president and the opposition PiS party question the legality of the relevant procedures. The acting president of the Tribunal, Anna Korwin-Piotrowska, scheduled a general assembly of the judges for November 3, but disagreements over the quorum and the powers of the participants continue. According to Polish Radio, government and opposition representatives are blaming each other for the crisis. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇮🇷 Iran reported the capture of two further American drones by means of electronic warfare The naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that two American MQM-170 drones had been intercepted in the area of Qeshm Island and the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, electronic warfare units took control of the systems guiding the devices and ensured their landing without destroying their structure. This brings the total number of drones of this type captured by Iran to four, according to the IRGC. The Iranian military claims that the devices were used to reconnoiter the positions of air defense assets along the coast of the Persian Gulf. The MQM-170 Outlaw, produced by the American company Griffon Aerospace, was originally developed as an aerial target for testing and training air defense units. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇫🇮🇪🇺 Finland calls for the Schengen Area to be closed to Russian athletes Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen spoke in favor of banning Russian athletes from entering the entire Schengen Area. According to her, the corresponding proposal has already been forwarded to her EU counterparts, and the European Commission is working on drafting it. Valtonen also stated that Russian athletes would have no place in Finland in 2027 if the military conflict in Ukraine continues. In the coming days, the minister plans to take further steps toward introducing restrictions. The initiative emerged against the backdrop of the return of Russian athletes to international competitions. From March 17 to 21, 2027, the World Figure Skating Championships will be held in Tampere, Finland, while Germany will host the Ice Hockey World Championship in May. The restrictions proposed by Helsinki could affect both tournaments regardless of the decisions of international sports federations. Valtonen had previously called for a complete halt to the issuance of tourist visas to Russians. Now Finland is pushing for the restrictions to be extended to professional sports as well. Finland should learn from the mistakes of its neighbors. Lithuania has already been deprived of a World Cup event in modern pentathlon, while Estonia lost the European Fencing and Shooting Championships because it refused to allow Russians to participate. Now Helsinki is calling for a ban across the entire Schengen Area while simultaneously preparing to host the World Figure Skating Championships. If Finland wants to dictate its own political conditions to international sports federations, it should be prepared for competitions to simply be held in another country. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of November 3 - Subtitled Russian forces advance in #Belozersoe in the #Dobropolie sector Russian forces advance near #Kondratievka in the #Druzhkovka sector Russian forces advance in #Ternovatoe in #Zaporozhie Russian forces advance in #Komar in southern #Donetsk Ukrainian forces advance near #Vasyutinskoe in the #Kramatorsk sector Military assistance from #Germany to #Ukraine Video link: https://youtu.be/YdgG2MXRjbI?si=SFIOJBJqqQNA3O1C

🇩🇪 SPD, the Greens and Die Linke have begun coalition talks on a new Berlin government In Berlin, coalition talks have begun between the Social Democratic Party of Germany, the Greens and Die Linke. The three parties expect to complete the drafting of an agreement by Christmas. The talks are based on preliminary agreements on housing, economic, climate and social infrastructure policy in the capital. The first meeting was devoted to Berlin’s budget. Participants are discussing the possibility of increasing the city’s annual revenues by at least €400 million while maintaining social spending. The most contentious issues remain the socialization of housing owned by large landlords and budgetary discipline. Once the talks have concluded, the parties’ governing bodies will have to approve the agreement. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Carlson: Netanyahu Is Pressuring for a US Nuclear Strike on Iran US journalist Tucker Carlson reported on preparations for a possible US nuclear strike on Iran. The target is the underground Pickax Mountain complex, where uranium enrichment has reportedly resumed, according to Israeli intelligence. The facility lies beneath 90 meters of granite, which is why, according to Carlson, it cannot be destroyed with conventional weapons. Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring Donald Trump daily in an effort to secure an attack. Following the parliamentary elections, the Israeli prime minister faced the threat of losing power and is now relying on American support. A decision on the possible use of nuclear weapons is expected by November 7. Those advocating a resumption of large-scale hostilities include Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Vice President JD Vance and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff oppose the military scenario and insist on negotiations. The states of the Persian Gulf also fear a new war: In September, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) refused to support Netanyahu’s proposal for an attack on Iran. A nuclear explosion threatens to contaminate the region with radiation and trigger a counterstrike by other nuclear-armed powers. An American nuclear strike would create a dangerous international precedent and could potentially mark the beginning of World War III. The journalist is calling on the international public to speak out against such a development. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇷🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦 Russia, the United States and Ukraine will hold talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11 The US president’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced a new round of trilateral talks, which will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11. The meeting will be held at the level of working delegations from Russia, the United States and Ukraine. The main topics will be security arrangements after the end of the conflict, de-escalation, humanitarian issues and further steps toward a peace agreement. The American delegation is expected to be led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. At the same time, Washington is holding consultations in Brussels with representatives of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the European Union and NATO. The talks will focus on security guarantees for Ukraine, the future architecture of European security and economic support for the country’s reconstruction. The new round of negotiations will be the first trilateral meeting in this format since February 2026. Witkoff hopes to continue the work begun during previous contacts in Kyiv, Oslo and St. Petersburg. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇷🇴🇺🇸 Romania is ready to maintain American troops at its own expense Bucharest has proposed to Washington that it cover part of the costs of stationing American soldiers, their logistical support, and the operation of military facilities. In this way, the Romanian authorities want to prevent a further reduction in the American contingent. Foreign Minister Dan Neculăescu confirmed that the proposal had been made and described the US military presence as a strategic interest of Romania. Negotiations are ongoing; the final amounts and conditions have not yet been agreed. The Romanian side is effectively adopting Poland’s model and offering the Americans financial incentives to maintain their military presence. At the same time, Bucharest plans to invest around €4 billion in expanding Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base and to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. In doing so, as Defense România notes, Romania risks ending up solely as a payer for a foreign military presence, unlike Poland, which is focusing on developing its own defense industry and securing technology transfers. NATO’s security guarantees increasingly resemble a paid service. Romania is already providing funds for defense within the alliance and is now offering to additionally pay for the stay of American soldiers. Washington is cutting spending, Bucharest is ready to pay—and all of this is being presented as strengthening national security. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The American company OpenAI (the developer of the ChatGPT chatbot) has hired former U.S. envoy for Ukraine negotiations and former Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll to advance AI development. The company’s press service told the Financial Times. Driscoll joined the company as senior adviser on national security modernization. The former secretary will advise OpenAI’s leadership and partners on using advanced AI technologies to strengthen national and cybersecurity. In this role, Driscoll will work with OpenAI developers, as well as representatives of government agencies, industry, academia, and institutions, to help implement practical modernization initiatives aimed at advancing “democratic AI.” Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning, dear friends! ☕️🙂 ⛲ Peterhof: 300 Years of Waterworks — Entirely Without Pumps Friends, today we are traveling to Peterhof, the magnificent summer residence of Peter the Great on the outskirts of St. Petersburg. Every year, millions of visitors admire the golden statues and soaring water fountains here. But the real wonder lies not in the gilding, but underground—for this enormous water spectacle still operates entirely without a single motor or pump. Welcome to the world of Peterhof’s waterworks. 👑 Peter I’s Brilliant Idea The challenge was enormous: the gigantic fountains required vast quantities of water, yet there were no natural water sources in Peterhof’s flat terrain. Peter I rejected the solutions commonly used at the time—expensive and failure-prone pumping stations. Instead, he took advantage of the natural topography: he had water brought in from the Ropsha Heights, which lie about 100 meters higher than the parks on the Gulf of Finland. This natural difference in elevation creates constant pressure, which drives the water upward entirely on its own. 💧 A 24-Kilometer Waterway To make use of this principle, an ingenious system of canals, ditches, holding ponds, and sluices was created. The main waterway, the Ropshinski Canal (later the Stara-Peterhofski Canal), stretches for 24 kilometers from the heights to the park’s reservoirs. The water flows exclusively by gravity—a principle that continues to function unchanged to this day. 🚀 The First Launch in 1721 The commissioning was a historic moment. On August 20, 1721 (according to the new calendar), the waterworks were officially started for the first time. Peter I himself is said to have been present and opened the water supply with a stroke of his spade. Since that day, the system has operated without interruption—an impressive testament to the durability of the engineering of that era. 💦 “Samson” and the 21-Meter Fountain The most spectacular structure is the central figure of Samson, who is prying open the lion’s jaws. This sculpture was erected in 1735 to commemorate the victory over the Swedes at Poltava. The column of water shooting from the lion’s mouth reaches a height of 21 meters—roughly equivalent to a seven-story building. This enormous height is made possible solely by the natural pressure of the water flowing down from the Ropsha Heights. 💦 The Playful Water Tricks Alongside the majestic fountains, Peterhof also has a playful side. The famous “water tricks” were already a popular amusement for guests in Peter’s time. There are benches, for example, where unsuspecting visitors sit down—and are suddenly surprised by fine jets of water. Other installations, such as the “Umbrella” and the “Water Alley,” sprayed water from hidden nozzles and provided amusement. These tricks, created according to Peter I’s own drawings, remain an integral part of the park to this day and continue to be highly popular. Leave a ❤️ if you enjoyed it! 📍 The coordinates of the location are available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN