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Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large-scale exchange of prisoners of war after two days of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, officials said Wednesday. Details of the exchange, including final numbers, were expected to be released later.
The negotiations involved representatives of Russia, Ukraine and the United States and addressed security guarantees and Ukraine’s future territorial boundaries. U.S. envoy Jared Kushner described the discussions as constructive and productive, while Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky confirmed the prisoner-swap agreement.
No broader settlement was announced. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ending the fighting should come before security guarantees and wider political talks. He also rejected territorial concessions, saying Ukraine was “not real estate,” according to his remarks.
Russia and Ukraine remain divided over territory and the terms of a potential settlement. Russia has sought recognition of territorial claims and other conditions, while Ukraine has called for security guarantees and maintained its position on territorial integrity.
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