Russia and Ukraine Agree Major Prisoner Exchange

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The Abu Dhabi talks mark the most significant direct diplomatic contact between Moscow and Kyiv in nine months and include plans for a substantial prisoner exchange. US envoys are expected to continue engagement with Russia, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested a possible opportunity for progress before 2027. However, neither side announced a breakthrough on territory or security guarantees, leaving the war and negotiations unresolved.

Sources: Reuters, The Straits Times, NewsX