Ukraine's military conflict with Russia remains unresolved, with all formal peace negotiations stalled since the 2022 invasion began. This prediction market explores whether direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin could occur in neutral Gulf territory—specifically Qatar or the United Arab Emirates—before the end of 2026. Both nations maintain significant diplomatic presence in these Middle Eastern countries, making them plausible venues for high-level negotiations should diplomatic breakthroughs occur. The current 2% odds suggest market participants view a direct presidential meeting as highly unlikely in the near term, reflecting the persistent diplomatic impasse, ongoing military engagement, and deeply strained geopolitical relations between Kyiv and Moscow. Resolution requires independent confirmation from credible international news sources of a confirmed in-person meeting between the two leaders in either Qatar or the UAE before December 31, 2026. The market continues trading actively as international mediation efforts and third-party diplomatic initiatives evolve across the global stage, with odds potentially shifting alongside meaningful developments in peace process momentum and strategic geopolitical realignments throughout Eastern Europe and beyond.