This market will resolve to "Yes" if Donald Trump publicly praises Vladimir Putin on Aug 15, 2025 (AKDT). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

A qualifying statement includes any remark by Trump that expresses approval, admiration, respect, or endorsement of Putin personally or professionally. This can include direct praise (e.g., “Putin is smart,” “He’s a great leader”) or equivalent positive descriptions (“impressive,” “strong,” “brilliant,” “doing a great job”) made in reference to Putin.

Any statement that clearly expresses approval, admiration, or endorsement of Putin personally qualifies for this market regardless of context, (e.g. "Putin is very smart, but he doesn't seem to know that this war will kill more of his citizens." would qualify).

General neutrality or polite diplomatic language (e.g., “We had a good meeting”) will not qualify unless it contains a clear element of positive evaluation.

A direct reference will qualify even if Putin is not named, so long as it is reasonably clear from context that he is the subject.

Any written, verbal, or recorded usage will qualify.

The resolution source will be public statements from Donald Trump.