Feb 5, 2026CONTEXT

U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks yield prisoner swap but no settlement

At talks in Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine agreed on a prisoner exchange and further negotiations, while central disputes over territory and security guarantees remained unresolved.

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Ukraine, Russia end second round of peace talks with agreement on prisoner swap, new meeting
ReutersENFeb 5, 2026News article

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