Ukraine and Russia wrapped up a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, agreeing to a major prisoner swap – their first in five months – as part of efforts to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II, officials said.
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said that the delegations from the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia had agreed to exchange 314 prisoners of war.
"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 said in a post on X, describing the peace talks as "detailed and productive."
Both Russia and Ukraine have also said that the talks have been positive so far. A Ukrainian official said the talks have now finished.
Late on Wednesday, Ukraine's top negotiator Rustem Umerov hailed the first day of discussions as "meaningful and productive, focusing on concrete steps and practical solutions."
