Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated there is no point in a direct meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy until experts first negotiate detailed, long-term agreements on core issues such as territorial control. Kremlin statements in late August 2026 described peace talks as being on a "deep pause" while Russian forces continue offensive operations in eastern Ukraine, particularly around Donetsk. Earlier offers for a face-to-face encounter, including Zelenskyy's June 2026 open letter proposing a third-country summit, were rejected by Putin as insincere. Ukrainian officials have floated possible lower-level talks resuming in September with U.S. involvement, yet Moscow has shown no confirmation or shift in its demand for Ukrainian concessions as a precondition. These developments sustain trader consensus that a leader-level meeting remains unlikely before the December 31, 2026, cutoff.
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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 there is no point in a direct meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy until experts first negotiate detailed, long-term agreements on core issues such as territorial control. Kremlin statements in late August 2026 described peace talks as being on a "deep pause" while Russian forces continue offensive operations in eastern Ukraine, particularly around Donetsk. Earlier offers for a face-to-face encounter, including Zelenskyy's June 2026 open letter proposing a third-country summit, were rejected by Putin as insincere. Ukrainian officials have floated possible lower-level talks resuming in September with U.S. involvement, yet Moscow has shown no confirmation or shift in its demand for Ukrainian concessions as a precondition. These developments sustain trader consensus that a leader-level meeting remains unlikely before the December 31, 2026, cutoff.
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
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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 there is no point in a direct meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy until experts first negotiate detailed, long-term agreements on core issues such as territorial control. Kremlin statements in late August 2026 described peace talks as being on a "deep pause" while Russian forces continue offensive operations in eastern Ukraine, particularly around Donetsk. Earlier offers for a face-to-face encounter, including Zelenskyy's June 2026 open letter proposing a third-country summit, were rejected by Putin as insincere. Ukrainian officials have floated possible lower-level talks resuming in September with U.S. involvement, yet Moscow has shown no confirmation or shift in its demand for Ukrainian concessions as a precondition. These developments sustain trader consensus that a leader-level meeting remains unlikely before the December 31, 2026, cutoff.
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
$3,232End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Aug 26, 2026, 5:49 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated there is no point in a direct meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy until experts first negotiate detailed, long-term agreements on core issues such as territorial control. Kremlin statements in late August 2026 described peace talks as being on a "deep pause" while Russian forces continue offensive operations in eastern Ukraine, particularly around Donetsk. Earlier offers for a face-to-face encounter, including Zelenskyy's June 2026 open letter proposing a third-country summit, were rejected by Putin as insincere. Ukrainian officials have floated possible lower-level talks resuming in September with U.S. involvement, yet Moscow has shown no confirmation or shift in its demand for Ukrainian concessions as a precondition. These developments sustain trader consensus that a leader-level meeting remains unlikely before the December 31, 2026, cutoff.
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