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LAST QUARTER MOON IN CAPRICORN - April 13-19

You can have more courage, be more daring, give yourself a chance that until now you never even thought about. Your stubbornness is bound to encounter some resistance, but I'm sure you will find the right spark to start your engines. Days like Friday or Saturday favor employment initiatives and new projects. In love you have no rivals — everything is born and lives in amazement. Those tired of their relationship can move towards major decisions, or even to the arms of a lover.

TEMPO: allegro coraggioso


The thing that really keeps you awake at night is how the world seems to revolve around convenience rather than merit. Especially at work, knowing how hard you have to struggle to further your progress. In this sense, keep your calm at the beginning of the week. New loves continue with passion but seem to be complicated. Older relationships find themselves constrained and pushing back projects. Everything will begin again this summer, but for now, be patient.

TEMPO: andante forzato


You should know this right now: Starting this summer, Jupiter and Saturn will begin a difficult aspect within your sign. Nothing necessarily disastrous — but my advice is to stabilize everything at work and in love right now. This week should be one for defining your future projects. To address your objectives, decide what to do and get started at once. There will be opportunities and emotions on Monday, but an unforgiving Moon on Thursday.

TEMPO: marcia definendo


There's still some fear in the air after last month's disruptions but in most cases it was all in your head rather than caused by an actual event. A close friend can help overcome a problem with your partner, or a colleague can be an incentive for progress. Wednesday and Thursday are interesting days to make new contacts or attract a wonderful opportunity.

TEMPO: moderato vivace


Venus is now being less difficult and couples who have recently discussed something can enjoy moments of calm. Even new loves, if they have survived the recent hubbub, can carry on peacefully. Tensions remain at work — for some there is little motivation to continue. Tiredness doesn't bring lucidity, so decisions should be postponed. And put the brakes on your pride.

TEMPO: adagietto stanco


Rage often coops you up and doesn't facilitate the choices you should be making instinctively. This isn't to say you will be thrown off balance, but you have to find a compromise that gives relief to the emotional-passionate aspect. Especially on days like Wednesday or Friday, when there may be confrontations at work. Part-time lovers are on their way for lonely hearts — and for those in crisis for a long time, there are some sins ahead … of the gluttonous kind.

TEMPO: marcia con equilibrio


Get ready for a U-turn: Venus and a revolutionary aspect of Mars and Mercury warn us that the winds are changing. Early in the week, a call comes with an interesting opportunity that can peep into the professional sphere. In love, couples begin to talk about projects involving the house or living together, while lonely hearts aspire to the first emotions of spring. Go with the flow — you won't regret it.

TEMPO: moderato in rivoluzione


Vigilance is required at the moment. Costs are going through the roof, maybe because of investments or future projects. As previously mentioned, the sky is on your side in the long run, so now is the time to bite the bullet. This week still sees obstructions at work: delays, postponements, tensions with the boss or a co-worker. In love, the waters are troubled and at the weekend there may be a moment of confrontation with your partner — how stable is your relationship?

TEMPO: lento in ritardo


This week's focus is on work. Already in recent weeks there have been moments of strength and recovery. The mood is positive, even though a sense of fatigue can be felt midweek. But love has doubts: Those dragging a relationship in crisis may soon reach a solution — though in some cases it'll mean a clean break. Nothing to fear for established couples, where some family responsibilities may arise. Lonely hearts begin hibernating.

TEMPO: marcia affaticato


With this trine of Mercury, which will be active from Tuesday, opportunities and change in love will happen. This is especially true for hears that have been lonely for a long time — it's time for you to come out of your cave and be seen around. It's a beautiful week for couples, between projects and a re-invigorated Eros. Midweek, you may sign a work or family agreement. Stars continue to be favorable to those who have decided to change their direction in life.

TEMPO: vivacissimo con brio


It's undeniable that couples have recently experienced a period of estrangement. The reason is work, family responsibilities or even in some cases, physical distance. Now you're trying to recover and your efforts are appreciated — but it seems like you're still rowing against the tide. In this sense, pay attention around the weekend. At work there will be good news early this week. Plan and you will be successful.

TEMPO: andante moderato


Venus' quadrature has now begun to show visible effects. Something in your relationship has cracked and you just can't ignore. For some, it's time to act and speak out, dealing with everything that is wrong — calmly, though. There is great energy at work instead, where midweek you will receive good news, begin a project or close a deal. Always assess opportunities and be forward-looking.

TEMPO: adagio con dubbio

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FOCUS: Russia-Ukraine War

After Belgorod: Does The Russian Opposition Have A Path To Push Out Putin?

The month of May has seen a brazen drone attack on the Kremlin and a major incursion by Russian rebels across the border war into the Russian region of Belgorod. Could this lead to Russians pushing Vladimir Putin out of power? Or all-out civil war?

After Belgorod: Does The Russian Opposition Have A Path To Push Out Putin?

Ilya Ponomarev speaking at a Moscow opposition rally in 2013.

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We may soon mark May 22 as the day the Ukrainian war added a Russian front to the military battle maps. Two far-right Russian units fighting on the side of Ukraine entered the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation, riding on tanks and quickly crossing the border to seize Russian military equipment and take over checkpoints.

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This was not the first raid, but it was by far the longest and most successful, before the units were eventually forced to pass back into Ukrainian territory. The Russian Defense Ministry’s delay in reacting and repelling the incursion demonstrated its inability to seal the border and protect its citizens.

The broader Russian opposition — both inside the country and in exile — are actively discussing the Belgorod events and trying to gauge how it will affect the situation in the country. Will such raids become a regular occurrence? Will they grow more ambitious, lasting longer and striking deeper inside Russian territory? Or are these the first flare-ups at the outset of a coming civil war? And, of course, what fate awaits Vladimir Putin?

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