Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner exchange as talks end without major breakthrough
Quick Look
- Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a prisoner of war exchange following two days of US-mediated talks.
- No progress was reported regarding a broader peace settlement to end the conflict, which has been ongoing for nearly five years.
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Why It Matters
The conflict began after Russia's full-scale invasion nearly five years ago. This meeting marks the first delegation-level talks in nine months.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war, both sides said Wednesday as two days of US mediated talks concluded, but they announced no major breakthrough on ending the conflict that began after Moscow’s full-scale invasion nearly five years ago.
Hopes had been low for any significant development in the first meeting in nine months between the delegations. Russia and Ukraine have from time to time swapped POWs but have remained far apart in their demands for accepting a peace settlement.
US officials say they are determined to revive Washington’s peace efforts that so far have failed to deliver significant results.
Open Questions
- When will the prisoner exchange take place?
- What are the specific terms of the exchange?
