Resolution criteriaThe window opens on September 7, 2026. Resolve Yes if, during the window and by October 4, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy physically meet together in person in their official leadership capacities. The meeting may include other participants. A proposal, announcement, intermediary talks, separate visits, phone call, or video call does not qualify. Resolve No if no such meeting occurs by the deadline. Use official readouts or a consensus of independent credible reporting. Source: Associated Press (authoritative).