Russia and Ukraine agreed in principle to a major prisoner exchange after two days of talks in Abu Dhabi, marking one of the few concrete outcomes from the latest round of negotiations. Officials from both sides confirmed that work is underway to finalize the number of prisoners who will be released. Despite the agreement, there was no major breakthrough on ending the war, which is now in its fifth year. Key issues remain unresolved, including the future of Russian‑occupied territory, security guarantees for both countries, and the role European nations would play in a future peace settlement. American officials said they plan to continue diplomatic efforts and hold more meetings with leaders from both sides. The talks took place as fighting continued across the battlefield. Russian attacks in southern and eastern Ukraine killed several people and injured others, while Ukrainian drone strikes targeted infrastructure inside Russia, including a major oil export facility near St. Petersburg. Both countries continue launching long‑range missile and drone attacks as trust between them remains extremely low. Ukraine is also expected to meet with European and NATO representatives to discuss security arrangements, while the United States is pushing for broader participation in future negotiations. Although the prisoner exchange is seen as a positive step, both sides remain far apart on the larger issues needed to end the conflict.