Ukraine and Russia discuss prisoner swap deal during ‘constructive’ talks
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed positive direct negotiations with Russia in Abu Dhabi regarding a prisoner swap deal.
The Abu Dhabi meetings opened with an agreement between the United States and European Union to examine a new security structure for Europe following the conclusion of Russia's war on Ukraine. The discussions specifically addressed a potential prisoner exchange between the conflicting parties.
Diplomatic Engagement
The negotiations represent a significant diplomatic development, coming amid heightened tensions between the two nations. Direct talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials remain rare despite the ongoing conflict.
The US delegation, led by President Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, is pressing Russia to include European representatives in future negotiations concerning the continent's security arrangements.
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