Russia, Ukraine Agree in Principle to POW Swap

Russia and Ukraine agreed in principle to a large-scale prisoner exchange during two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, potentially involving 1,000 to 1,500 people on each side, though the number and timing remain unsettled. The talks produced no announced breakthrough on a ceasefire or the countries’ central disputes. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner later met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow; Witkoff described the discussions as making progress but disclosed no details. The envoys were expected to brief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin, while the Kremlin has indicated Putin wants further progress before a face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy. European officials have pressed for Europe to be included in any peace settlement, amid significant differences and limited trust between Moscow and Kyiv.