US-Mediated Talks Offer Humanitarian Hope Despite Lack of Peace Breakthrough
ABU DHABI: Russia and Ukraine have agreed in principle to carry out a major prisoner exchange following US-mediated negotiations in Abu Dhabi, offering a positive humanitarian development amid the ongoing war.
According to reports published by the Associated Press and Anadolu Agency on Thursday, representatives from both countries reached an understanding on a large-scale release of prisoners, with further details expected to be finalised.
The discussions involved American diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and exploring possible pathways towards peace. However, the negotiations ended without a significant breakthrough on broader political and territorial disagreements.
The proposed exchange could provide relief to families awaiting the return of detained relatives. Meanwhile, international diplomatic efforts continue as fighting between the two countries persists.

