Russia/Ukraine ceasefire before August?
💡 What the odds say
The market puts this at about a 3% chance — almost no chance.
No money — just record your call and see if you were right. Yes is at 3% right now.
Despite public statements from Zelenskyy favoring a ceasefire and US-Ukraine coordination on new peace initiatives, Russia's explicit rejection of any ceasefire pause (Türkiye Today, Jul 24) makes a comprehensive formal agreement before the August 1 deadline extremely improbable, as reflected in the 97% No odds.
📊 Base rate: Since the full-scale war began in February 2022, there has been no comprehensive, publicly agreed ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine that mandated a total cessation of military operations, establishing a very low historical base rate for such an event.
What's driving it
- • Russia officially ruled out a ceasefire pause on July 24, stating it would allow Ukraine to rearm (Türkiye Today, Jul 24), directly reducing the likelihood of a Yes outcome.
- • US and Ukraine are coordinating new peace initiatives for a partial ceasefire (Crypto Briefing, ukranews.com, Jul 24), but the market requires a total cessation of all military operations, which appears unattainable given Russia's stance.
- • An expert noted that only the US can guarantee credible deterrence after a ceasefire (Ukrinform, Jul 25), implying current international guarantees are insufficient to ensure compliance, further lowering Yes odds.
The case for YES
- • Zelenskyy stated on July 24 that a ceasefire is 'better' than a prolonged fight for victory (Anadolu Ajansı), indicating Ukrainian leadership's willingness to accept a deal.
- • Ukraine's deep-strike capabilities could create battlefield conditions that push Russia to accept a limited ceasefire (TVP World, Jul 24), potentially evolving into a comprehensive halt.
- • The new peace initiatives being prepared by US and Ukraine (ukranews.com, Jul 24) could result in a formal proposal that Russia might accept under diplomatic pressure before the July 31 deadline.
The case for NO
- • Russia explicitly ruled out any ceasefire pause on July 24, claiming it would merely let Ukraine rearm (Türkiye Today), making a formal agreement before August 1 practically impossible.
- • The market requires a total cessation of all military operations including ground, air, naval, and cyber warfare, far beyond the partial ceasefire being discussed (Crypto Briefing, TVP World).
- • With the market closing in just days on July 31, there is insufficient time for the complex diplomatic negotiations and public announcements needed for a comprehensive ceasefire.
What to watch
- • Presentation of the new US-Ukraine peace initiative to Russia (expected soon per Jul 24 reports) – if Russia rejects it, No odds strengthen; an unlikely acceptance would boost Yes.
- • Any official statement from the Kremlin or Russian Foreign Ministry before July 31 reiterating or softening their ceasefire stance – a reaffirmation of rejection would push odds further to No.
- • A potential UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire could act as a catalyst, but given Russia's veto power, it would likely move odds toward No if blocked.
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Resolution criteria
**Market Dates:** - **Market Period:** From the publication date to July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM UTC. - **Market Close:** July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM UTC. - **Resolution Time:** This market will be resolved after the Market Close, or earlier if the outcome is reached. **Yes/No Criteria:** - Resolves to **"Yes"** if both Russia and Ukraine formally agree to a complete ceasefire through an official, publicly announced agreement before or at Resolution Time. The agreement must mandate a total cessation of all military operations—including but not limited to ground, air, naval, and cyber warfare—across all territories involved in the conflict (e.g., Ukraine, Russian-occupied territories, and border regions). Additionally, the ceasefire must be bilateral, with both Russia and Ukraine explicitly committing to halting all offensive and defensive military actions against each other, and it must apply to the entire conflict zone without geographic exceptions (e.g., it cannot exclude specific regions like Donbas or Crimea). - Resolves to **"No"** if all of the above conditions are not met before the Market Period ends **Resolution:** - To confirm Ukraine’s agreement to the ceasefire, the official President’s website will be used as resolution source: <https://www.president.gov.ua/en> - To confirm Russia’s agreement to the ceasefire, the official government’s website will be used as resolution source: <http://en.kremlin.ru/> - To trigger a “Yes” resolution, the ceasefire must come into effect during the Market Period - The official social media accounts of both Ukraine and Russia will be used as secondary sources if needed The following scenarios will not trigger a “Yes” resolution: 1. Humanitarian Pauses: Temporary halts in fighting for humanitarian purposes, such as allowing civilian evacuations or aid deliveries, do not qualify 2. Informal Agreements: Verbal, unofficial, or non-binding commitments do not qualify 3. Partial Ceasefires: Agreements that cover only specific
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