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flag Ukraine and Russia swapped 314 prisoners on Feb. 5, 2026, in the first exchange in five months, with U.S. mediation.

flag Ukraine and Russia completed a prisoner exchange of 314 individuals—157 from each side—on February 5, 2026, marking the first such swap in five months. flag The deal, facilitated by U.S. mediators in Abu Dhabi, included Ukrainian military personnel, civilians, and Russian citizens, with some held since 2022. flag Ukrainian President Zelensky called it a significant step, while U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff described the talks as productive. flag Despite progress on prisoner releases, no ceasefire or territorial agreement was reached, and fighting continues, with Russia launching drone attacks during negotiations.

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