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Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials at Abu Dhabi talks say

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Left-leaning 6

Only this side used: humanitarianpresidentialdelegationnine-month

The Washington Post left
Following the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine after a nine-month pause, negotiators agreed to a large-scale prisoner exchange — as they have after nearly every round of talks — but little else to bridge the gap on the major issues dividing them.
NPR left
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war. U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi led to this decision, marking the biggest humanitarian release since the war began in 2022. n.pr/4kJNVPo
The Kyiv Independent left
⚡️️ 'Large-scale' prisoner exchange agreed as 2nd day of Abu Dhabi talks concludes, Umerov says. The exchange was also confirmed by Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who is leading Russia's delegation.
South China Morning Post left
Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner exchange as talks end without major breakthrough
AP News left
Russia and Ukraine agree to a large prisoner exchange as talks conclude with no major breakthrough
NPR Illinois left
Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say

Center 5

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Right-leaning 2

Only this side used: sightswaphold

The Times of India right
Biggest prisoner swap in sight as Russia, Ukraine hold US-mediated talks to end war
Boston Herald right
Russia and Ukraine agree to a large prisoner exchange as talks end with no major breakthrough

Unrated, estimated and state media 2

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The Sun Chronicle
Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials at Abu Dhabi talks say
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Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say - Tri States Public Radio | TSPR