Russia and Ukraine agree to major prisoner swap as peace talks conclude
Source Summary
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large-scale prisoner exchange on Wednesday as peace talks in Abu Dhabi concluded, though neither side disclosed specific numbers. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to meet separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday.
Why it matters
A prisoner exchange agreement signals potential progress in diplomatic efforts to address the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with US diplomatic engagement indicating international involvement in peace negotiations.
What remains uncertain
The exact number of prisoners to be exchanged remains undisclosed by both sides.
