Zelenskyy out as Ukraine president by end of 2026?

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This market asks one simple question: will Zelenskyy stop being Ukraine's president at any point before the end of 2026? A Yes means he leaves office — whether by resignation, removal, death, or any other reason — before December 31, 2026. A No means he is still president when that date arrives. It is not asking whether he wins an election or whether the war ends; it is purely about whether he holds the title of president. The market settles Yes the moment Zelenskyy ceases to be president — or even just announces he will leave, since an announcement alone triggers Yes immediately, even if the actual departure happens later. It settles No if he is still president on December 31, 2026. The decision is based on official Ukrainian government sources or a clear consensus among credible news outlets. There is no gray area built in for temporary illness or brief ceremonial transitions — any gap in his presidency counts. One relevant headline stands out: Ukraine's Prime Minister Svyrydenko recently stepped down as part of a government reshuffle by Zelenskyy. That is actually the opposite of Zelenskyy leaving — it shows him actively reorganizing his administration, which suggests he remains firmly in control. The other headlines concern U.S. strikes on Iran and Patriot missile production and are not directly relevant to Zelenskyy's hold on power. The market prices this at around 11%, meaning most participants currently expect Zelenskyy to remain president. The main uncertainty is simply whether something unexpected happens — a sudden military reversal, an internal political crisis, pressure from international partners, or a peace deal with unusual terms. Ukraine's wartime situation makes normal political forecasting harder than usual. That said, the recent government reshuffle points to Zelenskyy consolidating rather than losing power, which helps explain why the odds sit so low.