Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi yield prisoner swap but no ceasefire

Trilateral talks between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine concluded in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, yielding a "large-scale" prisoner exchange agreement but no ceasefire deal. The two-day discussions, mediated by the U.S., focused on humanitarian issues and European security. Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky called for a fair security framework, while U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner described the talks as a thorough first step, with the prisoner exchange finalized Thursday. Unresolved issues include territorial disputes and long-term security guarantees, with analysts noting fundamental differences between Kyiv and Moscow. U.S. officials plan further talks in Moscow, while experts say maintaining dialogue is a positive step toward ending the conflict.