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Will Russia invade another country in 2026?

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Will Russia invade another country in 2026?

7% chance
Polymarket

$452,449 Vol.

7% chance
Polymarket

$452,449 Vol.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Russia commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of any UN member state's territory, other than Ukraine's, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purposes of this market, land de facto controlled by any UN member state, as of market creation, will be considered the sovereign territory of that country. The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.Russia’s military remains heavily committed to its ongoing campaign in Ukraine, where forces continue incremental advances in Donbas amid slowed momentum, Ukrainian counteroffensives, and mounting casualties that have strained recruitment without triggering new large-scale mobilization. Kremlin statements emphasize maximalist objectives limited to Ukrainian territory, while recent diplomatic contacts—including a September 2026 U.S. delegation visit—have produced only temporary pauses in long-range strikes rather than broader de-escalation. Domestic focus on September State Duma elections and economic pressures from sanctions and energy infrastructure attacks further constrain capacity for operations elsewhere. Trader consensus at 93.5% for no new invasion aligns with the absence of verified preparations or intent against additional countries through year-end.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Russia commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of any UN member state's territory, other than Ukraine's, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

For the purposes of this market, land de facto controlled by any UN member state, as of market creation, will be considered the sovereign territory of that country.

The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Russia commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of any UN member state's territory, other than Ukraine's, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purposes of this market, land de facto controlled by any UN member state, as of market creation, will be considered the sovereign territory of that country. The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$452,449
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jan 19, 2026, 3:18 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Russia commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of any UN member state's territory, other than Ukraine's, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purposes of this market, land de facto controlled by any UN member state, as of market creation, will be considered the sovereign territory of that country. The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.Russia’s military remains heavily committed to its ongoing campaign in Ukraine, where forces continue incremental advances in Donbas amid slowed momentum, Ukrainian counteroffensives, and mounting casualties that have strained recruitment without triggering new large-scale mobilization. Kremlin statements emphasize maximalist objectives limited to Ukrainian territory, while recent diplomatic contacts—including a September 2026 U.S. delegation visit—have produced only temporary pauses in long-range strikes rather than broader de-escalation. Domestic focus on September State Duma elections and economic pressures from sanctions and energy infrastructure attacks further constrain capacity for operations elsewhere. Trader consensus at 93.5% for no new invasion aligns with the absence of verified preparations or intent against additional countries through year-end.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Russia commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of any UN member state's territory, other than Ukraine's, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

For the purposes of this market, land de facto controlled by any UN member state, as of market creation, will be considered the sovereign territory of that country.

The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Russia commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of any UN member state's territory, other than Ukraine's, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purposes of this market, land de facto controlled by any UN member state, as of market creation, will be considered the sovereign territory of that country. The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$452,449
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jan 19, 2026, 3:18 PM ET

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"Will Russia invade another country in 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 7% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 7¢, the market collectively assigns a 7% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Will Russia invade another country in 2026?" has generated $452.4K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jan 19, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Will Russia invade another country in 2026?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current probability for "Will Russia invade another country in 2026?" is 7% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 7% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

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