Ukraine, Russia end second day of peace talks, agree prisoner swap
Summary
Ukraine and Russia concluded their second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, agreeing to exchange 314 prisoners of war in the first such swap in five months amid ongoing conflict.
Key Points
- Ukraine and Russia held a second day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi and agreed to exchange 314 prisoners of war.
- The prisoner swap is the first in five months and a significant step amid diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
- Russia and Ukraine both described the talks as positive and productive, with ongoing disagreements on the conflict's territorial front lines.
- The war continues with ongoing fighting along the front line and disputes over control of the eastern Donetsk region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
