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Abu Dhabi discussions yield prisoner exchange deal but no peace breakthrough
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a major prisoner exchange during US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, though a broader peace agreement remains elusive.
During two-day discussions in Abu Dhabi led by US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, delegations from Russia and Ukraine agreed to what is described as the largest prisoner exchange of the war. The planned exchange is expected to involve more than 1,000 captives from each side. Despite the progress on prisoners and discussions surrounding security guarantees, both sides reported little headway regarding a comprehensive peace settlement or a resolution to ongoing territorial disputes. Russian officials maintained strict stances on territorial demands, while US envoys plan to travel to Moscow and Dublin for further consultations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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