Will the Russia-Ukraine War End by the End of 2026?
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Will the Russia-Ukraine War End by the End of 2026?
Will the Russia-Ukraine War End by the End of 2026?
Will the Russia-Ukraine War End by the End of 2026?
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Resolution Criteria
This market resolves to Yes if, on or before December 31, 2026, the active armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine comes to a formal end through a mutually agreed ceasefire or peace agreement.
Specifically, a bilateral ceasefire or peace treaty must be publicly announced and acknowledged by both Russia and Ukraine as halting the major hostilities. A mere temporary truce or localized pause will not count – the agreement should encompass a general halt to the conflict. The deal need not resolve all political issues, but it must include an explicit commitment to stop the fighting on a national level by a specified date.
Partial or informal agreements (for example, a ceasefire only in a certain region, or a unilateral “pause” not reciprocated by the other side) do not qualify. Humanitarian pauses or agreements limited to issues like grain exports are insufficient. The ceasefire/peace must be intended as an open-ended or permanent cessation of hostilities (even if conditional or with ongoing negotiations). If such a deal is reached by the end of 2026 – even if implementation or peacekeeping extends beyond 2026 – the market resolves Yes.
If no broad ceasefire or peace accord is in effect by 2026’s end, the market resolves No.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements by the governments in Moscow and Kyiv or verification by credible international bodies (e.g. the U.N.). A wide consensus of media reports confirming a signed Russo-Ukrainian ceasefire or peace agreement by 2026 is sufficient to resolve “Yes.”
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Oster-Waffenruhe: Kurzes Durchatmen im Ukraine-Krieg?
Kreml und Kiew kündigten eine kurze Osterfeierpause von knapp 1,5 Tagen im Ukraine-Krieg an, während Moskau Kampfhandlungen in der Zeit einstellen ließ und Kiew zur Bedingung des Truppenabzugs im Donbass sowie zu Schritten in Richtung Frieden plädiert; Gespräche unter Vermittlung der USA brachten bislang keinen Durchbruch, während beide Seiten weiterhin Gefangenenaustausch und militärische Provokationen melden.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 9, 2026 | ISW
ISW reports that by April 2026 Ukraine has achieved a drone and mid-range strike advantage over Russia, with extensive Ukrainian UAV operations and strikes degrading Russian logistics and facilities, leading to stalled Russian advances and notable Ukrainian gains, supported by increased Ukrainian USF capacity and Western-assisted drone innovations.
Jordan GlynnPutin declares a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Putin declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter, from 4 p.m. Saturday to the end of Sunday, amid prior Ukrainian calls for a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure during the holiday, with no immediate Kyiv reaction and continued fighting along the front.
Russia’s Putin declares a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Easter, effective 4 p.m. Saturday to the end of Sunday, while Zelenskyy had proposed a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure during the holiday, though Kyiv has not responded to the announcement.
The Associated PressPutin and Zelensky agree to Orthodox Easter ceasefire - The Globe and Mail
Putin announced a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire from Saturday 4 p.m. ET to Sunday midnight ET, with Russia stopping military action and Ukraine pledging to abide by it, as Zelensky had urged a reciprocal halt to fighting and both sides faced broader tensions and previous accusations of violations.
Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Ceasefire With Ukraine as Kremlin Backs Holiday Truce Proposal
Putin announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine from 16:00 on 11 April to the end of 12 April 2026, with the Russian General Staff ordered to pause all combat operations and Kyiv signaling support for a holiday pause amid stalled talks.
AFPPutin announces temporary ceasefire for Easter in Ukraine, Kremlin: We expect the same from Kiev - Gazeta Express
Putin has declared a temporary Easter ceasefire with Ukraine from 16:00 on April 11 to the end of April 12, 2026, orders halting operations across fronts while keeping forces on alert, and expects Kyiv to reciprocate with a similar pause.
Gazeta ExpressPutin announces ceasefire in Ukraine war for Orthodox Easter
Putin announced a ceasefire for Orthodox Easter from 16:00 on April 11 to the end of April 12, instructing Russian troops to halt combat operations while Kyiv urged similar measures, amid a war that has slowed in recent months with contested gains and ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy targets.
AFPRussia’s President Vladimir Putin declares a ceasefire in Ukraine late Saturday through Sunday for the Orthodox Easter - WTOP News
Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine from late Saturday through Sunday for Orthodox Easter.
Rare 32-hour halt: Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter - RTL Today
Ukraine and Russia agreed to a rare 32-hour Easter ceasefire from 16:00 on April 11 to the end of April 12, with Putin ordering Russian forces to halt combat in all directions and Zelensky signaling reciprocal measures as both sides described the truce despite past violations.