"Poly Market" places a $12 million bet on Zelensky's attire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's attire sparked wide debate that turned into a hefty financial bet exceeding $12 million, after it was introduced by the "Poly Market" platform for trading on real-life events using cryptocurrencies.

The debate ignited when a journalist asked Zelensky, "Why don't you wear formal attire?" This opened the door to questions about his preference for military attire over formal clothing. Since then, the president's attire has become a focus of media attention and turned into a global betting topic.

The platform launched a market allowing participants to bet on whether Zelensky will "wear formal attire by the end of June or not." The bet will be settled through an official photo or video showing the president in formal attire before the end of the month.

During his European tour last week, Zelensky intensified the controversy by appearing in a formal military-style jacket and a black button-up shirt, without adhering to the classic suit. This choice has kept the outcome of the bet mysterious, leaving participants waiting for any changes in the president's wardrobe before the end of June.

While the bets continue, the final decision seems to be linked to a personal choice by Zelensky himself: will he return to the traditional formal attire or maintain his military image?