Putin out as President of Russia by 2027?

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Market context

Vladimir Putin has held the Russian presidency since 2000, with a brief interlude from 2008 to 2012, making him the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Joseph Stalin [2][7]. His current fifth term, secured after the March 2024 election, extends legally to 2030, with constitutional changes potentially allowing him to remain until 2036 [6][7]. Historical precedents for authoritarian leaders in consolidated regimes suggest removal is rare without external shock; Russia’s classification as a Consolidated Authoritarian Regime with a score of 1/100 reinforces the structural difficulty of overturning his rule [5]. The 10% crowd-implied probability likely reflects speculation over health or internal coup risks rather than electoral defeat, given the absence of viable opposition.

Traders should monitor Putin’s health announcements, particularly as he enters his mid-70s, and any sudden shifts in the security apparatus or military leadership, which have historically preceded leadership changes in Russia [7]. The upcoming six-year term cycle means no scheduled election exists before the market’s 2027 settlement date, removing a natural catalyst for removal [6]. Key dependencies include the outcome of the Ukraine war and potential economic collapse, which could destabilise the regime. Recent reporting from the BBC notes that “all semblance of opposition to his rule is gone,” underscoring the need for non-electoral catalysts to trigger a “Yes” resolution [7].

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Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for Putin out as President of Russia by 2027?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

FAQ

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Which sports markets are available?

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