'Large-scale' prisoner exchange agreed as 2nd day of Abu Dhabi talks concludes, Umerov says

Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement for a significant prisoner exchange during peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov emphasized the importance of bringing home captives, while Russian aide Vladimir Medinsky confirmed the deal. The exchange could involve over 1,000 individuals from each side, although specific details remain undisclosed. Previous exchanges have occurred, with the last one on October 23, involving 270 individuals. This marks the 11th reported exchange in 2026, following earlier exchanges in August.