Putin out as President of Russia by December 31, 2026?

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Market context

Vladimir Putin's continued tenure as President of Russia through the end of 2026 remains the baseline expectation among market participants, reflected in the 9% probability assigned to his removal or resignation within that timeframe. The resolution criteria encompass any cessation of the presidency—whether through announced resignation, formal removal, detention, or permanent incapacity to discharge duties—with immediate settlement upon public announcement regardless of implementation timing.

Historical precedent offers limited direct comparison within Russia's post-Soviet context. Mikhail Gorbachev's resignation in December 1991 occurred amid institutional collapse rather than personal vulnerability; Boris Yeltsin's 1999 handover to Putin was orchestrated succession rather than forced exit. The 2022 invasion of Ukraine intensified Western sanctions and international isolation, yet Putin's domestic political control mechanisms—including security apparatus loyalty, managed elections, and suppression of organised opposition—have demonstrated resilience through subsequent years. No credible succession mechanism exists within Russia's formal constitutional structure, and factional instability sufficient to dislodge an incumbent remains historically rare in the post-Cold War period.

Traders monitoring this market should track developments in Russia's internal security dynamics, health-related reporting from independent sources, and any shifts in elite consensus within the FSB or military establishment. The International Criminal Court's 2023 arrest warrant and ongoing sanctions architecture create external pressure, though these have not historically translated into domestic political transitions. Scheduled elections occur in March 2024, with the next presidential election cycle set for 2030, meaning any removal before end-2026 would occur outside formal electoral windows and would require extraordinary circumstances.

Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Polymarket KYC UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?

Polymarket KYC UK is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Polymarket KYC UK triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.