Will Putin and Zelenskyy meet next in the UAE?
Gotcha risk
Medium2 of 4 factors flagged
Watch for: The rules clearly specify what constitutes a meeting, explicitly requiring direct personal interaction such as speaking or shaking hands rather than merely being in the same room.
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The rules clearly specify what constitutes a meeting, explicitly requiring direct personal interaction such as speaking or shaking hands rather than merely being in the same room. However, determining whether an encounter meets this threshold relies on a consensus of credible reporting rather than a single official registry or footage verification body, leaving room for interpretation if brief or contested interactions occur on the sidelines of an international summit. The geographic definitions are tightly bounded by referencing the U.S. State Department regional classifications and explicitly addressing disputed territories like Crimea and distinct enclaves like Vatican City. The long timeframe extends through December 31, 2027, with a designated fallback outcome if no qualifying encounter happens.
- Resolver
- High
- Timing
- Low
- Wording
- Medium
- Exceptions
- Low
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Current price
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Why it moved
No big moves in the last 7 days.
Resolution rules
This market will resolve according to the location of the next meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy between market creation and December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. This market will resolve to "No meeting by December 31, 2027" if no qualifying meeting occurs during this market's timeframe. A meeting is defined as any encounter where Putin and Zelenskyy are all present and interact with each other in person. 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. For the purpose of this market, a meeting held on Ukrainian territory under the de facto control of Russia (e.g., Crimea) will be considered part of Russia. A meeting held in Vatican City will resolve to "Vatican City," not "Italy." If the next qualifying meeting takes place in any country in Europe other than the listed options, this market will resolve to "Other - Europe." If the next qualifying meeting takes place in any country in the Middle East or North Africa other than the listed options, this market will resolve to "Other - Middle East/North Africa." If the next qualifying meeting takes place in any unlisted country that is not classified in either specified region, this market will resolve to "Other." For purposes of this market, countries' regions will be determined based on the U.S. State Department's regional classifications in the "Countries and Areas List" (https://www.state.gov/countries-and-areas-list). Any country classified as part of "Europe and Eurasia" will be considered to be in Europe. Any country classified as part of "Near East (Middle East and North Africa)" will be considered to be in the Middle East/North Africa. The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Market explained
This market measures whether the United Arab Emirates will be the location of the next in-person meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy by December 31, 2027. It includes specific regional classification rules and strict criteria defining what constitutes an interactive meeting.
How it resolves
The market resolves to Yes (or the UAE outcome) if the next in-person meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes place in the UAE by December 31, 2027, at 11:59 PM ET. A qualifying meeting requires both individuals to be present and personally interact through an exchange of words, handshake, direct conversation, or other clear interaction; mere proximity or shared attendance without interaction does not qualify. The market resolves to No or another named outcome (such as another country, regional fallback, or 'No meeting by December 31, 2027') if the next meeting occurs elsewhere or if no qualifying meeting occurs by the deadline. Regional classifications follow the U.S. State Department's Countries and Areas List. Resolution is decided by a consensus of credible reporting.
Resolution source
A consensus of credible reporting
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