Trump and Zelensky to discuss air ceasefire plan in Washington next week

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to meet in Washington next week to discuss a potential new air ceasefire plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The meeting comes amid ongoing hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, with the United States playing a crucial role in diplomatic efforts. This development follows earlier U.S.-led negotiations that have yet to yield a lasting peace agreement. The talks will focus on achieving a limited pause in aerial hostilities, a move seen as a step toward de-escalation but not a full resolution to the conflict. The upcoming meeting has sparked interest in related prediction markets, particularly concerning the likelihood of a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine by the end of 2026. Current pricing suggests that market participants view the meeting as a potential catalyst for progress, although it remains to be seen whether any tangible agreement will result. The current odds for a ceasefire by December 31, 2026, are at 36%, unchanged from the previous week, while the odds for an October 31, 2026, ceasefire have increased slightly to 23%. The consistency of these odds reflects the complex d...