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This market will resolve to “Yes” if there is a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. A ceasefire agreement refers to any mutually-agreed suspension of direct military engagement between Russia and Ukraine, which is either officially announced by both countries or confirmed by a consensus of credible reporting to have been mutually agreed by both countries. A broader peace deal, normalization agreement, political framework, truce, or humanitarian pause will qualify if it includes a mutually agreed suspension of direct military engagement, to be effective on a specified date. Agreements that outline future negotiations or de-escalation measures without an explicit, dated commitment to stop fighting will not qualify. Any form of informal understanding, backchannel communication, de-escalation without an announced agreement, or unilateral pause in hostilities will not be considered a ceasefire agreement. Only agreements which constitute a general pause in the conflict will qualify. Agreements which only apply to specific conflict categories (e.g. restrictions on certain target categories or certain locations) will not qualify. If a qualifying agreement is officially reached before this market’s end date, this market will resolve to “Yes,” regardless of whether the ceasefire agreement officially takes effect after that date. The primary resolution sources for this market will be official information from the governments of Russia and Ukraine and a consensus of credible reporting.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if there is a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. A ceasefire agreement refers to any mutually-agreed suspension of direct military engagement between Russia and Ukraine, which is either officially announced by both countries or confirmed by a consensus of credible reporting to have been mutually agreed by both countries. A broader peace deal, normalization agreement, political framework, truce, or humanitarian pause will qualify if it includes a mutually agreed suspension of direct military engagement, to be effective on a specified date. Agreements that outline future negotiations or de-escalation measures without an explicit, dated commitment to stop fighting will not qualify. Any form of informal understanding, backchannel communication, de-escalation without an announced agreement, or unilateral pause in hostilities will not be considered a ceasefire agreement. Only agreements which constitute a general pause in the conflict will qualify. Agreements which only apply to specific conflict categories (e.g. restrictions on certain target categories or certain locations) will not qualify. If a qualifying agreement is officially reached before this market’s end date, this market will resolve to “Yes,” regardless of whether the ceasefire agreement officially takes effect after that date. The primary resolution sources for this market will be official information from the governments of Russia and Ukraine and a consensus of credible reporting.
Currently, prediction market participants are indicating a different level of expectation than traditional polls regarding the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. While public opinion polls often reflect sentiment and stated beliefs, this market represents what people are willing to put their money on. This difference can arise from various factors, including access to different information or varying levels of expertise. It’s important to remember that polls capture stated opinions, whereas this market reflects incentivized predictions.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through a continuous trading mechanism where participants buy and sell shares representing their belief in whether the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal will occur by the specified date. The price of these shares fluctuates based on supply and demand, effectively creating a real-time probability assessment. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The current implied probability, as reflected by the share price, is 70.5%. Higher demand for shares increases the price and the implied probability, while increased selling pressure does the opposite.
This market resolves around Jan 1, 2028, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will depend on whether a publicly announced and verifiable ceasefire agreement has been reached between Russia and Ukraine by that date. The agreement must be documented by reputable news sources and international organizations to be considered valid for the purpose of this market. Any disputes regarding the validity of the ceasefire will be evaluated based on widely accepted definitions and evidence.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Major developments in the ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, such as breakthroughs or breakdowns in talks, would likely cause substantial shifts in the odds. Significant military actions on either side, or changes in international involvement, could also influence trader sentiment. Unexpected political developments within Russia or Ukraine, or statements from key international leaders, could also move this market. Any credible reports suggesting a potential ceasefire agreement, even if preliminary, would likely lead to increased buying pressure.