Russia-Ukraine talks end with agreement on prisoner swap

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete February 5, 2026 at 02:43 PM

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Russia and Ukraine concluded US-brokered negotiations in the United Arab Emirates, agreeing to a prisoner exchange of 314 total prisoners of war. The exchange, involving 157 prisoners from each side, marks the first such agreement in several months, with the last one occurring in October 2025. US special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed the deal, emphasizing the positive results of sustained diplomatic engagement. Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev noted progress and ongoing efforts to restore relations with the US, while criticizing European interference. The negotiations, which included a US-Russia working group on the economy, follow previous talks in late January that made little progress on territorial disputes.

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The last time Moscow and Kyiv successfully conducted a prisoner swap was on October 2, 2025.

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US special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed the prisoner deal.

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Ukraine and Russia have concluded a second day of US-brokered negotiations in the United Arab Emirates.

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Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 157 prisoners of war each.

factual — Russian state news agency RIA, citing the Defense Ministry90% confidence

Active work was underway to restore Russia’s relations with the US.

quote — Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev70% confidence

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Istanbul agreements 30% Kursk 30% Turkey 30% Donetsk 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Kirill Dmitriev 50% Jared Kushner 50% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 50% Steve Witkoff 60% United States ×370% Russia ×1090% Ukraine ×890%

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prisoner swap 100% russia-ukraine talks 90% negotiations 80% prisoners of war 70% diplomatic engagement 60% peace talks 50% us mediation 50% territorial dispute 40%

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