Russia and Ukraine agree to a large-scale prisoner exchange following talks in Abu Dhabi.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a massive exchange of prisoners of war following U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi. During the negotiations, Russia's chief negotiator rejected the possibility of exchanging territory with Ukraine as part of a peace deal. Russia's Defense Ministry reported that air defenses downed 627 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 150 over the St. Petersburg area.
- Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war.
- Russia's Defense Ministry said air defenses downed 627 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- The first direct negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations occurred in nine months.
- Russia's buffer zone along its border with Ukraine is substantial and will keep expanding.
- Vladimir Medinski stated they reached a principle agreement on a new massive prisoner exchange.
- US envoy Jared Kushner described the prisoner release as potentially the biggest of the conflict.
- US officials are determined to revive Washington's peace efforts.
- Medinsky stated a fair security system for Europe could help ensure peace for decades.
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