Resolution criteria on PolyGram: This market will resolve to “Yes” if, according to the ISW map, Russia captures any territory of Mykhailivka, Sumy Oblast, (50.797758° N, 35.315210° E) between market creation and the specified date (ET). Territory will be considered captured if any part of the specified territory is shaded under a below specified layer on the ISW map (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/36a7f6a6f5a9448496de641cf64bd375) by the resolution date. Otherwise, the market will resolve to “No”. For any change on the ISW map to qualify for this market’s resolution, the relevant shading indicating Russian control must persist through the next full ISW daily update cycle.
PolyGram is an on-chain prediction market where you trade YES or NO outcome shares with real USDC on Polygon. For this market, buy YES if you believe the event will happen, or NO if you think it won't. Your maximum loss is your stake — winning shares pay $1.00 each at resolution. Unlike sportsbooks, there is no house edge: prices are set by supply and demand from other traders and reflect the crowd's real-time probability.
Market outcomes
| April 30 | 0% YES | 100% NO |
| May 31 | 19% YES | 81% NO |
Russia's potential capture of Mykhailivka, a settlement in Sumy Oblast in north-eastern Ukraine, represents a localised territorial objective within the broader Russo-Ukrainian conflict. The town sits approximately 50 kilometres from the Russian border and has remained under Ukrainian control throughout the war, though Russian forces have conducted operations in the surrounding Sumy region. The resolution criteria depend on ISW's map documentation of Russian territorial control, with any shading indicating Russian possession triggering a "Yes" outcome before the May 2026 deadline.
The 0% implied probability reflects the current military stalemate in this sector and the absence of any immediate Russian offensive momentum toward Mykhailivka specifically. Comparable cases from the conflict—such as Russia's slow advances in Donetsk and Luhansk—demonstrate that territorial gains typically require sustained offensive operations with significant resources. The Sumy front has remained relatively static since 2022, with Ukrainian forces maintaining defensive positions. Historical precedent suggests that capturing even small settlements requires months of attrition warfare or breakthrough conditions that are not presently evident in this theatre.
Traders should monitor Russian military announcements regarding Sumy operations, Ukrainian force deployments in the region, and ISW's regular map updates. Recent reporting from February 2025 indicates continued Russian pressure along multiple fronts, but Sumy remains a secondary priority compared to Donetsk advances. Changes in Russian force concentration, NATO supply disruptions to Ukrainian defenders, or major breakthroughs elsewhere that free Russian resources could alter the calculus, though such scenarios remain contingent on developments outside this specific market's scope.
Resolution is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if no one stakes a counter-claim the payout is final. Contested outcomes escalate to UMA token-holder voting. Payouts clear in USDC to the winning side.
The mechanics for trading "Will Russia enter Mykhailivka by...?" are the same as any other PolyGram political event contract. Each YES share resolves to $1 if the event happens, or $0 if it doesn't. The current price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the market's probability estimate, set live by the order book.
$93K in lifetime turnover and $2K of resting liquidity puts this market in the around the median by volume for politics contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is thin — large orders may need to be split across the book or executed as limit orders.
The market has been open for 3 months — the price has had time to stabilise as new information arrived.
Higher-volume markets tend to have tighter spreads and faster price discovery — meaning the displayed YES/NO percentages are more likely to reflect the true crowd-implied probability rather than a single trader's directional view.
Resolution is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a 2-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested the payout is final. Contested outcomes escalate to UMA token holders.
This prediction market is scheduled to close on 31 May 2026. After the resolving event occurs, settlement typically clears within 24 hours once the UMA optimistic oracle confirms the outcome. All payouts are in USDC on the Polygon network.
To trade on this prediction market, create a free PolyGram account at polygram.ink, deposit USDC via Polygon, and place a YES or NO order on the outcome you believe in. You can learn more on our how-it-works page. Your maximum loss is limited to your stake — there is no leverage or margin.
When the outcome is determined, winning YES shares pay out $1.00 each in USDC, while losing shares pay $0. Settlement is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon — a proposer submits the result, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested, payouts are distributed automatically. You can withdraw your winnings to any Polygon wallet.
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