Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a trilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss an energy ceasefire, focusing on halting attacks against critical energy infrastructure. The initiative comes while active hostilities continue and marks a shift toward direct, high-level diplomacy involving the United States. Prediction markets now price a 21% likelihood of a ceasefire agreement being reached by December 31, 2026, a marginal increase from the previous day. The market move suggests that direct talks are being viewed as a potential breakthrough, although the proposed arrangement would have a narrower scope than a comprehensive peace settlement because it would not address wider territorial or political disputes. Observers will watch for responses from Trump and Putin, confirmation of a meeting, changes in military activity and diplomatic statements. Developments in U.S. and Russian diplomatic positions could indicate whether negotiations might expand beyond the energy sector. The material also promotes live prediction-market analysis powered by Vera and invites users to sign up.