Russia, Ukraine, U.S. agree on major prisoner swap

The second day of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concluded in Abu Dhabi.

Consensus

Three-party talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. took place in Abu Dhabi.
The talks concluded with an agreement to prepare a large-scale exchange of prisoners.
The talks lasted two days, with the second day lasting less than two hours.
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were scheduled to meet with Vladimir Putin in Moscow and then with Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin.
Participants acknowledged the need for further negotiations and expressed hope for progress before the end of the year.
The issue of territorial disputes remains a major obstacle to a broader agreement.
The topic of European security was discussed during the talks.
Both Russian and Ukrainian delegations stated that there is a basis for continuing negotiations.

Points of divergence

The first day of talks lasted over four hours. — meduza
Only one agreement was announced — the prisoner exchange. — tg_bbcrussian
The second day of talks lasted slightly less than two hours. — tg_dwglavnoe
The prisoner exchange may involve up to 1,500 people and could occur in 2–3 weeks. — tvrain
Specific details of the negotiations will not be discussed until a final agreement is reached. — vedomosti
Vladimir Medinsky accused European countries of enabling civilian casualties and misleading the Ukrainian public, and said Europe must 'wake up' to participate in future talks. — novaya_eu
Jared Kushner stated that the territorial issue remains the most difficult, and that a peace agreement cannot be reached without resolving it. — fontanka
Ukraine rejected a U.S. proposal to change administrative boundaries in Donbas during the talks. — novaya_eu

Coverage (20 sources)

All week in different places negotiations on Ukraine were taking place. So who, with whom and to what extent did they agree? We briefly explain for those who are confused — Meduza
Main events for Wednesday evening — BBC News Русская служба
Three-way talks in Abu Dhabi with Russia, Ukraine and US concluded — first in nine months. P... — BBC News Русская служба
How did the negotiations between Russia, the US and Ukraine end: all statements were collected — Фонтанка
Negotiations in Abu Dhabi ended, they lasted slightly less than two hours Before the start of the second round of negotiations in the capital of UAE... — DW Главное
In Abu Dhabi, two-day three-party talks concluded. We tell you about their results and what will happen next — Дождь
Medinsky: details of negotiations will not be discussed until final agreement — Ведомости
In Abu Dhabi, the second day of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA concluded — Новая газета Европа
Second day of Russia, USA and Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi concluded — Ведомости
In Abu Dhabi began the second day of three-party negotiations with participation of delegations of Russia, USA and Ukraine, reports TASS. — Varlamov News
Russia, USA and Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi proceed in closed format — Ведомости
In Abu Dhabi began the second day of three-party negotiations with participation of delegations of Russia, USA and Ukraine, reports TASS. — Varlamov News
Second day of negotiations between Russia, the US and Ukraine began in Abu Dhabi — Ведомости
Politico: Territories issue may be discussed at talks in Abu Dhabi — Ведомости
TASS: Russia, USA and Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi will resume on Wednesday at 11 am — Ведомости
First round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi concluded. Parties agreed on prisoner exchange and cont... — Важные истории
First day of Russia, USA and Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi concluded — Ведомости
Negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the US began in the UAE — DOXA
Negotiations in Abu Dhabi began with minimal chances for peace — The Bell
First day of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the USA in Abu Dhabi concluded — Новая газета Европа

Russia, Ukraine, U.S. agree on major prisoner swap

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