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Polymarket prices 16.5% Putin exit by June 2027 as ladder shifts long-dated
Russia

Polymarket prices 16.5% Putin exit by June 2027 as ladder shifts long-dated

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces reported striking seven “shadow fleet” vessels in the Azov and Black Seas and hitting air defenses and energy sites, including Crimea.

Polymarket puts Putin-out-by-2027 at 18.5% as ladder prices tilt later
Russia

Polymarket puts Putin-out-by-2027 at 18.5% as ladder prices tilt later

A fact-check report reviewed a primetime speech in which President Donald Trump repeated unverified 2020 election claims, saying official assessments found no vote totals were technically altered.

Polymarket odds for Putin exit by June 2027 jump to 18.5%
Russia

Polymarket odds for Putin exit by June 2027 jump to 18.5%

At 9 p.m. ET, President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a primetime address on elections and voting machines, as some networks reportedly skip live airing.

Polymarket puts Putin-out-by-2027 at 17% after Arizona election settlement
Russia

Polymarket puts Putin-out-by-2027 at 17% after Arizona election settlement

Maricopa County election officials agreed to a joint oversight framework after mediation, setting an interim plan for the July 21 primary as early voting began in late June.

Polymarket odds for Putin exit by June 2027 jump to 18% on $17.5M volume
Russia

Polymarket odds for Putin exit by June 2027 jump to 18% on $17.5M volume

A Mexico updates feed this week featured South Texas flood warnings, ICE-custody death probes, and 2026 World Cup ticket and fan-event items, with no mention of Russian leadership.

Polymarket prices 18% odds Putin is out by June 2027 on $17M volume
Russia

Polymarket prices 18% odds Putin is out by June 2027 on $17M volume

In a recent report, President Donald Trump said Congress could soon approve a new Russia sanctions bill and was asked if he might sign it within a week or two.

Polymarket lifts Putin exit-by-2027 odds to 20% amid Russia fuel shortages
Russia

Polymarket lifts Putin exit-by-2027 odds to 20% amid Russia fuel shortages

Across Russia, drivers are facing hours-long and even multi-day gas lines as shortages worsen, with some stations closing after reported drone strikes hit refineries as far as Omsk on July 6.

Russia Sanctions British Teen Over Crypto Sanctions Report
Russia

Russia Sanctions British Teen Over Crypto Sanctions Report

Russia sanctions 17-year-old for exposing alleged use of ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5 to evade Western sanctions amid Ukraine war.

HTX Rebuts UK Sanctions Over Alleged Russia Ties, $7.6B Flagged
Russia

HTX Rebuts UK Sanctions Over Alleged Russia Ties, $7.6B Flagged

HTX refutes UK sanctions alleging $7.6B Russian-linked flows, insists operations and user funds are unaffected despite mounting compliance scrutiny.

EU Expands Sanctions, Fully Bans Russian Crypto Platforms & CBDC
Russia

EU Expands Sanctions, Fully Bans Russian Crypto Platforms & CBDC

The EU’s 20th sanctions package targets Russian crypto exchanges, stablecoins, and the digital ruble to curb sanctions evasion.

Russia Advances Crypto Bill as First Reading Passes State Duma
Russia

Russia Advances Crypto Bill as First Reading Passes State Duma

Russia's parliament moves forward with a crypto bill mandating licensed intermediaries and imposing strict penalties on unregistered platforms.

Russia Proposes Prison Time for Unlicensed Crypto Services
Russia

Russia Proposes Prison Time for Unlicensed Crypto Services

New Russian bill targets unregistered crypto operators with up to 7 years imprisonment and $13,100 fines as Moscow tightens digital asset oversight.

EU Sanctions Target Russia-Linked A7A5 Stablecoin
Russia

EU Sanctions Target Russia-Linked A7A5 Stablecoin

The European Union has imposed sanctions on the Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin, part of its 19th sanctions package. This move affects Russia's crypto strategies.

EU Intensifies Sanctions on Russia, Impacting LNG, Banking, and Crypto Exchanges
Russia

EU Intensifies Sanctions on Russia, Impacting LNG, Banking, and Crypto Exchanges

The European Union has unveiled a new sanctions package against Russia, targeting liquefied natural gas imports, banks, and cryptocurrency exchanges to enhance pressure on Moscow.

Russia Considers Crypto in Divorce Settlements Amidst Rising Adoption
Russia

Russia Considers Crypto in Divorce Settlements Amidst Rising Adoption

Russian lawmakers propose recognizing cryptocurrency as marital property in divorce settlements as the country sees a surge in crypto transactions.