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Geopolitics1 contractPolymarketrefreshed 4 min agoCloses May 31, 2026 · 22d

Will Russia capture Pokrovka by...

Liquidity-weighted aggregate sits at 7% across 1 Polymarket contracts.

Implied probability

7%
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Kalshi

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Polymarket

7%

1 contract

Cross-venue gap

single venue

24h move

no pin

24h volume

$0

1 contracts

Closes

May 31, 2026

22 days

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayAggregate: 8% (14 days, 14 points)Aggregate: 8% on 2026-05-08
Aggregate of 1 contract · 14d

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Cluster 1

Will Russia capture Pokrovka by

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Analysis

This market assesses the probability that Russian forces will capture Pokrovka by a specific deadline. At 11%, traders believe there's roughly a one-in-nine chance of this outcome occurring. The current probability reflects the recent pace of Russian advances in eastern Ukraine and the distance Russian forces must cover to reach Pokrovka. Key drivers include the rate of Russian territorial gains, Ukrainian defensive capacity, and available military resources on both sides. The main uncertainty will be resolved through military developments on the ground, with near-term catalysts including May 31 and June 30 deadlines where related capture scenarios show varying probability levels (10-30% for nearby objectives). Market participants appear skeptical of rapid Russian progress toward this objective given the low probability, though the higher prices for capturing Kostyantynivka by year-end suggest different expectations for longer timeframes.

  • Russian forces are currently 50+ kilometers from Pokrovka; recent advances average 0.5-1.5 km per day in this sector
  • Ukrainian defensive lines and potential counteroffensives could slow or halt Russian momentum
  • Related Kostyantynivka contract at 77¢ for December 31 suggests market expects slower Russian progress in following months compared to recent rates
  • May 31 and June 30 deadlines show 10-30% probabilities for similar objectives, indicating concentrated near-term uncertainty
  • Availability of reinforcements, ammunition, and armor on both sides will directly affect momentum and breakthrough capacity

What moved the line

  • May 2May 317pp1811¢ · Polymarket
  • May 6May 314pp117¢ · Polymarket

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