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Zelensky Says Abu Dhabi Talks Considered Prisoner Exchange of Up to 1,500 per Side
By Maya Wilson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the parties at talks in Abu Dhabi discussed the possibility of a large-scale prisoner exchange, according to Ukrinform.
Zelensky described the possible formats as “1,000 for 1,000” or “1,500 for 1,500,” according to a statement carried by Ukrinform.
The remarks concern a possible exchange discussed during the talks, not an agreement to carry one out. The reporting does not include any agreement, date, or confirmation from Russia or the United States that an exchange will take place, and the discussion should not be presented as a deal.
A separate Ukrinform report on the first day of the talks said Ukraine, the United States and Russia discussed the release of prisoners of war, security guarantees and de-escalation.
The reports place prisoner releases among the subjects raised in the Abu Dhabi discussions. However, the material provided does not state that the parties reached an agreement on prisoner releases, security guarantees or de-escalation.
No timetable or further operational details for a potential prisoner exchange were included in the reporting. There was also no confirmation in the reporting from Russia or the United States that an exchange had been agreed.
The distinction remains important: the possibility of a large-scale swap was discussed, according to President Zelensky, but no deal was reported.
— Maya Wilson, World Desk
Maya Wilson leads The Library Media’s World Desk and serves as the house’s intelligence lead.
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