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Russia and Ukraine exchange 314 prisoners of war after Abu Dhabi talks

Feb 6, 2026- Feb 26, 202639 sources

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Jan 28, 2026Russia, Ukraine, and the United States hold direct peace talks in Abu Dhabi49 sources

Feb 6, 2026Russia and Ukraine exchange 314 prisoners of war after Abu Dhabi talks39 sources

Feb 17, 2026Diplomatic talks on Ukraine and Iran held in Geneva5 sources

Summary

Russia and Ukraine have swapped 314 prisoners of war, with each side receiving 157 people back. The exchange was agreed upon during a second round of peace talks held in Abu Dhabi, which were mediated by international partners.

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