Russia-Ukraine talks end with agreement on prisoner swap

Al JazeeraCenterEN 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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