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U.S. officials set to meet with Putin, Zelenskyy following Abu Dhabi peace talks

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U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi have concluded with an agreement for a Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange, followed by planned U.S. meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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U.S.-mediated talks took place in Abu Dhabi regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi have wrapped up with an agreement on a Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange. U.S. negotiators meet with Vladimir Putin on Thursday and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday.

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U.S. negotiators meet with Vladimir Putin on Thursday.
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U.S. negotiators meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday.
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