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Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war. U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi led to this decision, marking the biggest humanitarian release since the war began in 2022.

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The talks in the UAE capital were the first ⁠between the two warring sides since February.

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Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say

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Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi end with prisoner exchange agreement

The talks in the UAE capital were the first ⁠between the two warring sides since February.

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Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement as US envoys prepare to meet Putin

A large-scale prisoner exchange emerged as the only tangible result of two days of US-mediated talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, with no breakthrough on a ceasefire or territorial disputes.

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