Moscow and Kyiv Agree on Prisoner Exchange Deal in Abu Dhabi
Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement on a large-scale prisoner exchange following negotiations held in Abu Dhabi with U.S. mediation.
The United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi, hosted a new round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in an agreement to conduct a large-scale prisoner exchange.
Head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, confirmed that understandings were reached regarding humanitarian issues, noting that both sides agreed to continue dialogue in the coming period.
The Russian official stated that the discussions focused primarily on the future of security in Europe, with U.S. envoys present to facilitate the mediation process.
The two sides hold differing priorities; Kyiv insists on the necessity of halting hostilities and securing security guarantees first, while Moscow advocates for discussing European security arrangements as a prerequisite.
Despite the U.S. presence, the Russian delegation did not engage in direct contact with European Union representatives, while Kyiv continues to emphasize the importance of the European role in ending the war and reconstruction efforts.