Moscow and Kiev have reportedly agreed to exchange 314 captives following the second round of US-mediated consultations in Abu Dhabi
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has described the latest round of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi as productive, announcing that the two sides have agreed on a prisoner exchange following the consultations.
In a statement on X on Thursday, Witkoff said Moscow and Kiev had agreed to swap 314 prisoners, marking the first exchange in five months.
“This outcome was achieved from peace talks that have been detailed and productive. While significant work remains, steps like this demonstrate that sustained diplomatic engagement is delivering tangible results and advancing efforts to end the war in Ukraine,” Witkoff wrote.
He added that discussions will continue and that further progress is expected in the coming weeks.
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The second round of talks between Russian, Ukrainian, and US representatives began in the UAE on Wednesday. As with the first round held in January, discussions are being conducted behind closed doors with none of the sides releasing details of the negotiations. However, media reports describe the atmosphere of the talks as positive.
February 05, 2026 at 04:10PM
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