Russia and Ukraine agree on a broad "prisoner exchange"

Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement for a significant prisoner exchange, as announced by Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky in Abu Dhabi. Medinsky, an advisor to President Vladimir Putin, stated that both parties also agreed to continue negotiations held in the UAE, mediated by the United States. He emphasized the need for a new security architecture in Europe, arguing that the current system is ineffective. Medinsky highlighted the importance of addressing what will happen after the conflict in Ukraine ends, reiterating Russia's call for a comprehensive and fair security system in Europe.