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Russia, Ukraine reach major prisoner swap deal after UAE talks
Moscow and Kyiv have concluded negotiations in Abu Dhabi with agreement on a significant prisoner exchange, following two days of discussions facilitated by the United States.
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Russia and Ukraine have announced a major prisoner exchange agreement following intensive diplomatic talks held in the United Arab Emirates. The negotiations, mediated by US representatives, concluded after two days of discussions in Abu Dhabi, marking a notable breakthrough in efforts to secure the release of detainees held by both sides.
The agreement represents one of the most substantial prisoner swaps between the two countries since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Details regarding the exact number of prisoners to be exchanged and the timeline for implementation were not immediately disclosed by either party.
The talks in Abu Dhabi underscore the involvement of international intermediaries in facilitating dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv on humanitarian issues. Prisoner exchanges have become a recurring mechanism for reducing immediate human suffering amid the broader conflict, even as broader peace negotiations remain stalled.
Neither government has yet released comprehensive statements detailing the scope of the agreement or which detainees would be affected by the exchange. Further announcements regarding implementation procedures are expected in coming days.