Odds on Zelensky leaving office before 2027 remain a long shot

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    "The volume spike, 65 times the prior day's level, signals this contract is drawing intense fresh attention amid the Russian strike escalation and US peace envoy visit.",
    "The current 8% price means the market still treats Zelensky's removal as a long shot, but the volume surge flags that traders are actively reassessing the scenario.",
    "Companion Polymarket contract on US recognizing Russian sovereignty over Ukraine (CM-EVT-T1H8NR4G99) sits at just 4%, suggesting the market sees neither a Zelensky exit nor a US capitulation as likely near-term."
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