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Winner-take-all · 2 outcomes2 contractsPolymarketrefreshed 4 min agoCloses Dec 31, 2026 · 241d1pp · 16h

Kadyrov out as Head of the Chechen Republic by...

Leader sits at 17% across 2 bound outcomes, runner-up at 5%. This is a winner-take-all market — the headline is the leader’s price, not an arithmetic mean.

Leader probability

17%

December 31

runner-up 5¢leader 17¢

Outcomes

2

winner-take-all

Runner-up

June 30

Spread

12pp

contested

24h volume

$147

thin orderbook

Closes

Dec 31, 2026

241 days

Venue

Polymarket

2 bound

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayDecember 31: 19% (26 days, 24 points)December 31: 19% on 2026-05-03June 30: 8% (26 days, 14 points)June 30: 8% on 2026-05-01
December 3119¢June 308¢
Top 2 candidates by current price · 26d

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Analysis

This market reflects a 18% probability that Ramzan Kadyrov will no longer serve as Head of the Chechen Republic by a specified date. Kadyrov has led Chechnya since 2007 and maintains strong backing from Moscow, making his removal through formal political channels unlikely in the near term. The probability is driven primarily by geopolitical risks—including Kadyrov's controversial role in the Ukraine conflict and his sometimes tense relationship with the Kremlin leadership—balanced against his consolidated control of security forces and apparent continued support from Putin. The market price suggests traders view removal as a low-probability tail event, most likely materializing through major political upheaval in Russia or a significant shift in Moscow's strategic calculations. Key catalysts would include major changes in Russia's political structure, documented fractures in the Putin-Kadyrov relationship, or international developments that make his continued leadership strategically costly for Moscow.

  • Kadyrov's security apparatus and personal militia provide substantial insulation from internal removal; he controls military and police forces in Chechnya with reported loyalty to him personally
  • His public relationship with Putin has shown occasional tensions, particularly around military spending and Ukraine deployment decisions, creating potential fault lines if Moscow's priorities shift
  • Kadyrov's international visibility and controversial statements make him a polarizing figure whose removal could affect Russia's regional stability narrative
  • Russia's broader political system has shown limited precedent for removing regional leaders once consolidated; changes typically occur through succession planning rather than forced exit
  • Any removal would likely require active decision-making from Moscow rather than internal Chechen processes, making it dependent on shifts in Kremlin calculations

What moved the line

  • Apr 28December 3118pp1533¢ · Polymarket
  • Apr 29December 3115pp3318¢ · Polymarket
  • Apr 28June 305pp914¢ · Polymarket
  • Apr 29June 305pp149¢ · Polymarket
  • May 2December 314pp1822¢ · Polymarket

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