Russia-Ukraine war live: Second day of US-led war talks start in UAE

PK Patrick Keddie,Christine MaguireAl JazeeraFiled 2026-02-05 · 07:40 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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The United States is mediating peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, nearly four years after Russia's full-scale invasion. These talks, now in their second day, follow what has been described as a "productive" first day. According to US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, the two sides have agreed to a prisoner exchange of 314 individuals. Despite this progress, Witkoff emphasized that significant work remains to achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict. The talks are occurring as fighting continues in Ukraine.

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Fighting rages on nearly four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour.

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The US is mediating as Ukraine and Russia hold a second day of talks in Abu Dhabi.

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Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners during ongoing peace talks.

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Significant work remains to end the war.

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Live updates, Russia-Ukraine-war" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="1200" data-entity-type="event">Russia-Ukraine war live: US says 314 prisoners to be exchanged amid talksAs fighting rages, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators continue US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi after ‘productive’ first day.Video Duration 02 minutes 37 seconds 02:37Pressure mounts on Ukraine, Russia to strike peace deal as civilians bear the brunt of warPublished On 5 Feb 2026 Ukraine ‍and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners during ongoing peace talks, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has said, adding that ⁠significant work remains to end the war. The US is mediating as Ukraine and Russia hold a second day of talks in Abu Dhabi, while fighting rages on nearly four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour.

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