Russia and Ukraine Exchange Prisoners as Peace Talks End without Breakthrough

Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach an agreement to end the nearly four-year war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters.

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U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed an ambitious March goal for Russia and Ukraine to agree on a peace deal, though that timeline is likely to slip given a lack of agreement on the key issue of territory.

Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each in first exchange in months

Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each after talks in Abu Dhabi, the first exchange in five months, with families finally welcoming loved ones home.

Russia, Ukraine exchange 300 prisoners as US peace talks end without breakthrough

Ukraine's diplomat welcomed the return of prisoners, noting that "many of those freed endured captivity and mistreatment since 2022."

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough

The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.

Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in months as U.S. touts "tangible results" in peace talks

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.