Ukraine's spy chief heads to Abu Dhabi for prisoner swap talks with Russia

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's presidential office, departed for Abu Dhabi on Monday for trilateral talks with Russian representatives on November 10-11, focusing on intensifying prisoner exchanges and humanitarian issues. Budanov expressed hope for a "constructive dialogue" and practical results on returning Ukrainian prisoners, thanking the UAE for organizing the meeting and US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for their efforts. The Ukrainian delegation includes intelligence and parliamentary officials. The US will be represented by Kushner and Witkoff, while Russia sends deputy foreign ministers and Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky. Delegates from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, and the EU are also expected to participate in the talks.