Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that a direct meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds no value until lower-level experts first reach agreement on Russia's core demands, including Ukrainian withdrawal from additional eastern territories and long-term security guarantees. In June 2026, Putin explicitly rejected Zelenskyy's public offer for talks, describing the proposal as insincere and reaffirming that military operations would continue until Moscow's objectives are met. Recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow in early September have revived mediated discussions, yet both sides remain far apart on sequencing, ceasefires, and territorial issues. These persistent diplomatic and battlefield dynamics underpin trader consensus that a bilateral leader summit is unlikely before the December 2026 deadline.
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$16,620 Vol.
$16,620 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
6% chance
$16,620 Vol.
$16,620 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Vladimir Putin meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy between this market's creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An exchange of words, handshake, direct conversation, or other clear personal interaction between the named individuals will qualify as a meeting. Merely standing in proximity, making eye contact, or being present in the same room or event without direct interaction will not qualify.
A meeting is defined as any encounter where both Zelenskyy and Putin are present and interact with each other in person.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that a direct meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds no value until lower-level experts first reach agreement on Russia's core demands, including Ukrainian withdrawal from additional eastern territories and long-term security guarantees. In June 2026, Putin explicitly rejected Zelenskyy's public offer for talks, describing the proposal as insincere and reaffirming that military operations would continue until Moscow's objectives are met. Recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow in early September have revived mediated discussions, yet both sides remain far apart on sequencing, ceasefires, and territorial issues. These persistent diplomatic and battlefield dynamics underpin trader consensus that a bilateral leader summit is unlikely before the December 2026 deadline.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Vladimir Putin meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy between this market's creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An exchange of words, handshake, direct conversation, or other clear personal interaction between the named individuals will qualify as a meeting. Merely standing in proximity, making eye contact, or being present in the same room or event without direct interaction will not qualify.
A meeting is defined as any encounter where both Zelenskyy and Putin are present and interact with each other in person.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
An exchange of words, handshake, direct conversation, or other clear personal interaction between the named individuals will qualify as a meeting. Merely standing in proximity, making eye contact, or being present in the same room or event without direct interaction will not qualify.
A meeting is defined as any encounter where both Zelenskyy and Putin are present and interact with each other in person.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: Aug 26, 2026, 5:49 PM ET
Volume
$16,620End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Aug 26, 2026, 5:49 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if Vladimir Putin meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy between this market's creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An exchange of words, handshake, direct conversation, or other clear personal interaction between the named individuals will qualify as a meeting. Merely standing in proximity, making eye contact, or being present in the same room or event without direct interaction will not qualify.
A meeting is defined as any encounter where both Zelenskyy and Putin are present and interact with each other in person.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that a direct meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds no value until lower-level experts first reach agreement on Russia's core demands, including Ukrainian withdrawal from additional eastern territories and long-term security guarantees. In June 2026, Putin explicitly rejected Zelenskyy's public offer for talks, describing the proposal as insincere and reaffirming that military operations would continue until Moscow's objectives are met. Recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow in early September have revived mediated discussions, yet both sides remain far apart on sequencing, ceasefires, and territorial issues. These persistent diplomatic and battlefield dynamics underpin trader consensus that a bilateral leader summit is unlikely before the December 2026 deadline.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Vladimir Putin meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy between this market's creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An exchange of words, handshake, direct conversation, or other clear personal interaction between the named individuals will qualify as a meeting. Merely standing in proximity, making eye contact, or being present in the same room or event without direct interaction will not qualify.
A meeting is defined as any encounter where both Zelenskyy and Putin are present and interact with each other in person.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
An exchange of words, handshake, direct conversation, or other clear personal interaction between the named individuals will qualify as a meeting. Merely standing in proximity, making eye contact, or being present in the same room or event without direct interaction will not qualify.
A meeting is defined as any encounter where both Zelenskyy and Putin are present and interact with each other in person.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$16,620End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Aug 26, 2026, 5:49 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that a direct meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds no value until lower-level experts first reach agreement on Russia's core demands, including Ukrainian withdrawal from additional eastern territories and long-term security guarantees. In June 2026, Putin explicitly rejected Zelenskyy's public offer for talks, describing the proposal as insincere and reaffirming that military operations would continue until Moscow's objectives are met. Recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow in early September have revived mediated discussions, yet both sides remain far apart on sequencing, ceasefires, and territorial issues. These persistent diplomatic and battlefield dynamics underpin trader consensus that a bilateral leader summit is unlikely before the December 2026 deadline.
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