# 1119. Russia is Burning Fiercely - and Ukraine is 'Only Just Getting Started'!

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Podcast: [Silicon Curtain](https://stenobird.com/podcast/silicon-curtain-5936295)
Published: 2026-06-28T21:22:39+00:00
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