# This is the City Ukraine Cannot Afford to Lose.

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Podcast: [Warfronts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/warfronts-7046476)
Published: 2026-06-17T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL7219416127.mp3
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## Resource

Ukraine’s battlefield outlook is improving—but one city could still decide the war. Discover why Slovyansk is the fortress Ukraine cannot afford to lose, and how Russia’s next offensive may hinge on its fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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