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Russia and Ukraine agree on large‑scale prisoner exchange
The parties concluded talks in Abu Dhabi for a swap of more than 1,000 prisoners each. Specific procedures will be set in the coming days, according to Russian officials.
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First item: 10 November 2026Last update: 11 November 2026, 15:54
How outlets tell it
Der SpiegelDer Spiegel notes that the second day of talks in Abu Dhabi resulted in an agreement on the exchange, adding that U.S. envoys will travel to Russia in the coming days.- Die PresseDie Presse emphasizes that the deal foresees the release of over 1,000 prisoners on each side in the coming weeks.
Le MondeLe Monde states that the agreement was announced after the Abu Dhabi talks and that details will be announced soon, also mentioning the figures mentioned by Zelensky.
TASSTASS provides several statements: Medinsky mentions humanitarian issues discussed, while General Zorin says the procedure still needs approvals and the swap will be one of the largest.
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Timeline
10 November 2026
- First day of Ukraine talks: No results, but hope for prisonersTagesschauOriginal headline: Erster Tag der Ukraine-Gespräche: Keine Ergebnisse, aber Hoffnung für Gefangene
- Russia: “The talks will continue but not with Europeans.” Tomorrow Kushner and Witkoff from Putin
La StampaOriginal headline: La Russia: “I colloqui proseguiranno ma non con gli europei”. Domani Kushner e Witkoff da Putin
11 November 2026
- US-mediated talks: Medinski: Prisoner exchange agreed with UkraineTagesspiegelOriginal headline: US-vermittelte Gespräche: Medinski: Gefangenenaustausch mit Ukraine vereinbart
- Russia, Ukraine agree on large-scale prisoner exchange — chief negotiatorTASS
- Talks in the Emirates: Kiev and Moscow agree on major prisoner exchangesRheinische PostOriginal headline: Gespräche in Emiraten: Kiew und Moskau über großen Gefangenenaustausch einig
- War in Ukraine: Ukraine talks ended Continuation to followSüddeutsche ZeitungOriginal headline: Krieg in der Ukraine: Ukraine-Gespräche beendet – Fortsetzung soll folgen
- Russia and Ukraine agree on major prisoner exchange – talks in Abu DhabiDer SpiegelOriginal headline: Russland und Ukraine vereinbaren großen Gefangenenaustausch - Gespräche in Abu Dhabi
- Russia and Ukraine agree on major prisoner exchangeDer SpiegelOriginal headline: Russland und Ukraine vereinbaren großen Gefangenenaustausch
- US-mediated talks: Medinski: Prisoner exchange agreed with UkraineHandelsblattOriginal headline: US-vermittelte Gespräche: Medinski: Gefangenenaustausch mit Ukraine vereinbart
- Russia, Ukraine may exchange POWs in next two-three weeks — general ZorinTASS
- Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange to be one of largest POW swaps — general ZorinTASS
- IN DIRECT, war in Ukraine: agreement in principle with Russia for a new large-scale exchange of prisoners of warLe MondeOriginal headline: EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : accord de principe avec la Russie pour un nouvel échange de prisonniers de guerre à grande échelle
- Ukraine and Russia agree on major prisoner exchangeDie PresseOriginal headline: Ukraine und Russland einigen sich auf großen Gefangenenaustausch
- Ukraine war: talks ended after two hours – Russia and Ukraine agree to exchange prisonersHandelsblattOriginal headline: Ukraine-Krieg: Gespräche nach zwei Stunden beendet – Russland und Ukraine vereinbaren Gefangenenaustausch
- From Abu Dhabi some unexpected progress. Kushner and Witkoff relay from leadersL'Huffington PostOriginal headline: Da Abu Dhabi qualche imprecisato progresso. Riparte la staffetta di Kushner e Witkoff dai leader
- Russia and Ukraine agree to exchange prisonersTagesschauOriginal headline: Russland und Ukraine vereinbaren Gefangenenaustausch
- Ukraine, trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Kushner: 'Tomorrow we will see Putin in Moscow, then Zelensky in Dublin'ANSAOriginal headline: Ucraina, colloqui trilaterali ad Abu Dhabi, Kushner: 'Domani vedremo Putin a Mosca, poi Zelensky a Dublino'
- Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner exchange as talks end without major breakthrough
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