Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he held a constructive telephone conversation with U.S. Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, a senior adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The call came amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, with no ceasefire in place and formal negotiations stalled since earlier this year. A prediction market (market tracking event probabilities) priced a potential peace deal before 2027 at 10.5% YES, down from 11% a day earlier, while the probability of a ceasefire agreement by December 31, 2026, rose to 19.5% YES. The interaction appears to have drawn interest, although its reported origin on a social media account may limit its perceived market impact. The call reflects continued U.S. diplomatic involvement, but market pricing remains cautious because the timeline for any resolution is uncertain. Observers will watch for official statements from the U.S., Ukraine or Russia, as well as new diplomatic meetings or proposals that could affect sentiment. Continued engagement by high-profile U.S. figures could be viewed as consistent with a YES outcome in peace-related markets. Vera offers live prediction-market analysis and invites users to sign up.