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Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner exchange amid stalled peace talks

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a significant prisoner exchange following two days of US-mediated talks. While this marks a humanitarian step, the negotiations did not yield a major breakthrough in resolving the broader conflict. Key sticking points remain the post-war security arrangements, the status of Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, and the involvement of European nations. AI

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Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner exchange amid stalled peace talks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner exchange as talks end without major breakthrough

    Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war, both sides said Wednesday as two days of US mediated talks concluded, but they announced no major breakthrough on ending the conflict that began after Moscow’s full-scale invasion nearly five years ago. Hopes had …