US, Russia, Ukraine wrap up talks with prisoner exchange agreement

Recent peace talks in Abu Dhabi involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine concluded with a prisoner exchange agreement. The discussions, the first since February, aimed to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has lasted for over four years. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about the alignment of the US, Ukraine, and European partners. Ukrainian officials emphasized the need for a lasting peace and security guarantees, while Russia's negotiators rejected any territorial exchanges. The talks highlighted significant differences between the parties, indicating that further negotiations are necessary.