Ukraine, Russia Hold US-Brokered Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi with Prisoner Exchange

Ukraine, Russia, and the United States held a second day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. The negotiations were described as substantive and productive, resulting in a prisoner exchange of 314 individuals. While progress was acknowledged by negotiators from both sides, key issues such as territorial disputes remain unresolved. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for faster results and robust security guarantees, amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.