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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Russia–Ukraine
Zelenskyy said allies gave no warning before a Russian strike hit a Kyiv plant, calling it absolutely unjust.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no intelligence from partners on the incoming missile strike on Kyiv.
- Russian drones struck Kyiv in the morning and evening, killing a woman and injuring 14.
- Oil prices held near $105 per barrel after Trump eased sanctions on Russian fuel.
- NATO unveiled a 'block, blunt, break' war plan for any Russian attack.
Oil prices steadied around $105 a barrel as markets balanced Trump’s easing of Russian fuel sanctions against uncertain diesel supply prospects.
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire agreement by December 31, 2026? | 16.5% | ▲ +1.0 |
| Russia x Ukraine ceasefire by December 31, 2026? | 9.5% | ▼ -3.0 |
| Will Zelenskyy and Putin speak? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 35.0% | — |
| Russia-Ukraine peace talks by December 31, 2026? | 50.5% | ▼ -2.5 |
| Where will Putin and Zelenskyy next meet? — Turkey | 27.0% | — |
Middle East — Israel · Hezbollah · Iran
Houthi attack on Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran pushed crude oil prices to $107 per barrel.
- Saudi coalition struck key Houthi sites in Yemen while the Aramco building in Dhahran was hit.
- Iran deployed new tactics to target ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to oil price gains.
- U.S. and Israel are weighing renewed military strikes against Iran ahead of upcoming elections.
- Houthis threatened a 'painful' response to any attack on Sanaa after coalition warnings.
The attack raised immediate oil-price risks, pushing Brent crude to $107 and highlighting vulnerability of Gulf energy infrastructure to further supply disruptions.
What the bettors say
| The line | Yes | vs yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| US-Iran nuclear deal? — Before Jan 20, 2029 | 40.0% | ▲ +2.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through October 31? | 86.5% | ▲ +1.0 |
| Will Donald Trump visit Iran? — Before Jan 1, 2027 | 4.0% | — |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through December 31? | 54.5% | ▼ -2.0 |
| Israel x Iran ceasefire continues through November 30? | 64.0% | ▼ -0.5 |
War on the tape
Real prices, close of last session.