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Russia and Ukraine prisoner swap

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Mr. Kushner and fellow U.S. mediator Steve Witkoff will travel to Moscow on Thursday (November 12, 2026) to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, and then to Dublin to debrief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Russia and Ukraine have agreed to the “largest prisoner exchange” of the war at their first US-brokered talks since February but made little progress towards a broader peace agreement.

12 of 15 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from The Guardian

The Trump administration has to reckon with Democrats, who could demand more support for Ukraine, taking over the U.S. Congress in January following the U.S. midterm elections.

5 of 15 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from The Hindu

Moscow doesn't want European countries, which are concerned about Russia's conduct and broader intentions on the continent, involved in the direct negotiations.

5 of 15 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from The Hindu

Overnight, Russia struck the southern Zaporizhzhia region and the eastern city of Kharkiv, wounding seven civilians and damaging property.

5 of 15 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from The Hindu

What each outlet says

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Just the News11 Nov

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large prisoner exchange following their first meeting in nine months. The negotiations took place in Abu Dhabi and were aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between the two countries, which began around 12 years ago and intensified with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Vladimir Medinsky led the Russian delegation, while Rustem Umerov headed the…

Russia, Ukraine agree to prisoner swap, at end of first meeting in 9 months between warring sides →3 articles from Just the News on this story
The Independent11 Nov

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators agreed to a significant prisoner swap during peace discussions held over two days in Abu Dhabi, with the exchange expected to be finalized on Thursday. US envoy Jared Kushner called it the largest humanitarian prisoner release since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began four-and-a-half years ago. Despite this progress, substantial differences remain regarding territorial concessions…

Russia and Ukraine agree to biggest prisoner swap yet at Abu Dhabi peace summit →3 articles from The Independent on this story
Al Jazeera11 Nov

Russian and Ukrainian delegations, with U.S. mediation, held talks in Abu Dhabi that resulted in a significant prisoner exchange agreement. However, discussions did not achieve progress on ending the conflict due to disagreements over territorial control and future security protocols between the two countries.

Russia-Ukraine talks in UAE secure major prisoner exchange deal →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
The Straits Times13 Nov

Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's envoy, announced on November 12 that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to expand their next round of peace talks to include European nations, aiming to achieve the largest prisoner exchange since the beginning of Russia's war in Ukraine. The talks, brokered by the US, would also address broader European security arrangements and territorial issues between Ukraine and Russia…

Kushner says US working toward 'largest prisoner exchange' of Russia's war in Ukraine →2 articles from The Straits Times on this story
Evening Standard12 Nov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met in Dublin on Thursday to celebrate a finalized prisoner of war exchange with Russia. The envoys reported conducting intense, multi-hour negotiations with President Vladimir Putin in Abu Dhabi to secure the return of thousands of soldiers, which Zelensky called a "real result" and a successful milestone for families. The…

Zelensky hails ‘real result’ as prisoner exchange with Russia secured →2 articles from Evening Standard on this story
The Hindu11 Nov

Russia and Ukraine agreed to their largest-ever prisoner swap after U.S.-mediated talks held in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, 2026. U.S. envoy Jared Kushner announced that details of the exchange would be finalized the day after the agreement was made. The discussions also involved a visit by Mr. Kushner and fellow mediator Steve Witkoff to Moscow for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and later in Dublin…

Russia, Ukraine agree to major prisoner swap after U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi →
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CBC11 Nov

Russia and Ukraine concluded two days of peace talks mediated by the United States in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Russia’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky reported some mutual understanding had been reached but noted significant issues remain unresolved, with more discussions expected to follow. A large-scale prisoner swap involving over 1,000 captives from each side was agreed upon and is anticipated within two to…

Russia-Ukraine talks mediated by U.S. end with news of 'good momentum,' large-scale prisoner swap →
NPR11 Nov

During U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, Russian and Ukrainian officials agreed to a major exchange of prisoners of war following two days of negotiations. Jared Kushner, representing the Trump administration, announced that both sides aim to finalize the details of this humanitarian release soon. Despite low expectations for significant breakthroughs due to ongoing conflict, officials remain hopeful about future…

Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say →
Washington Examiner11 Nov

Russia and Ukraine reached an agreement for a large-scale prisoner exchange after two days of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi. The American delegation was led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Although the negotiations made progress on humanitarian issues, significant disagreements over territorial control and postwar security arrangements remain unresolved.

Russia and Ukraine settle on large prisoner swap after no major developments from talks →
South China Morning Post11 Nov

Russia and Ukraine agreed on a prisoner exchange during two days of U.S.-mediated talks, which concluded without major progress on resolving the ongoing conflict that began nearly five years ago with Russia's full-scale invasion. The discussions faced key obstacles such as post-war security arrangements, the status of Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory, and the involvement of European nations in a potential peace…

Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner exchange as talks end without major breakthrough →
ABC News (AU)11 Nov

Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a large prisoner swap following two days of US-mediated talks held in Abu Dhabi. The deal was confirmed by representatives from both countries' delegations, Vladimir Medinsky for Russia and Rustem Umerov for Ukraine. Following the agreement, US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff plan to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Ukraine and Russia agree to large prisoner swap after US-mediated talks →
CBS News11 Nov

U.S.-mediated talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi resulted in an agreement for a large prisoner exchange, though Russia’s demand for territorial recognition remains unresolved. Jared Kushner, one of the U.S. negotiators, confirmed that both sides would finalize details of the humanitarian release on Thursday. Despite initial skepticism, officials expressed cautious optimism about progress…

U.S. brokers Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap, but peace not in sight →
The Guardian11 Nov

At talks brokered by the US in Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine have made significant progress towards a large prisoner exchange involving more than 1,000 prisoners from each side but showed little movement on achieving a broader peace deal. Both countries sent high-level delegations led by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff of the Trump administration to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine post-war, with David…

Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi bring progress on prisoners but not on peace →
Global News11 Nov

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a significant exchange of prisoners of war following two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi that concluded without major progress toward ending Russia's five-year invasion of Ukraine. While both sides confirmed the planned prisoner swap, which could happen within the next few weeks, there was no substantial movement on key issues such as post-war security guarantees and the…

Russia, Ukraine to exchange prisoners but talks end with no big breakthrough →

Analysis

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Russia's Defence Ministry said that air defences downed 627 Ukrainian drones overnight, 150 of them over the region around St. Petersburg, according to the regional Gov. Alexander Drozdenko.

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Vladimir Medinsky, the head of the Russian delegation, and Rustem Umerov, who led Kyiv's delegation in Abu Dhabi, confirmed the planned exchange.

5 outlets

Hopes were low for any major breakthrough in the first meeting in nine months between the delegations.

5 outlets

U.S. officials say they are determined to revive Washington's peace efforts that so far have failed to deliver significant results.

5 outlets

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The headlines (14)

Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say NPR · attributed to a source

Russia, Ukraine reach deal on prisoner swop as US says lack of trust holds back talks The Straits Times · attributed to a source

Russia, Ukraine agree to major prisoner swap after U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi The Hindu · stated as fact

Russia-Ukraine talks mediated by U.S. end with news of 'good momentum,' large-scale prisoner swap CBC · stated as fact

Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi end with prisoner exchange agreement Al Jazeera · stated as fact

Russia and Ukraine Agree on Large-Scale Prisoner Exchange NBC News · stated as fact

Russia, Ukraine agree to prisoner swap, at end of first meeting in 9 months between warring sides Just the News · stated as fact

Russia and Ukraine settle on large prisoner swap after no major developments from talks Washington Examiner · stated as fact

Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner exchange as talks end without major breakthrough South China Morning Post · stated as fact

Ukraine and Russia agree to large-scale prisoner exchange after second day of talks The Independent · stated as fact

Ukraine and Russia agree to large prisoner swap after US-mediated talks ABC News (Australia) · stated as fact

U.S. brokers Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap, but peace not in sight CBS News · stated as fact

Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi bring progress on prisoners but not on peace The Guardian · stated as fact

Russia, Ukraine to exchange prisoners but talks end with no big breakthrough Global News · stated as fact

How it changed

  1. 11 Nov

    Russia and Ukraine have agreed to the “largest prisoner exchange” of the war at their first US-brokered talks since February but made little progress towards a broader peace agreement.

    12 outlets · The Guardian
  2. 12 Nov

    Zorin said that the exchange would consist of more than 1,000 prisoners on each side.

    2 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 23 articles

Where to start Zelensky hails ‘real result’ as prisoner exchange with Russia secured Evening Standard

Suggested from 12 outlets (3 usually left of the middle, 8 middle, 1 right of it): the fullest account of the event, no political position was found in its wording and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary.

  • 13 Nov Kushner says US working toward 'largest prisoner exchange' of Russia's war in UkraineJared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's envoy, announced on November 12 that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to expand their next round of peace talks to include European nations, aiming to achieve the largest prisoner exchange since the beginning of Russia's war in Ukraine. The talks, brokered by the US, would also address broader European security arrangements and territorial issues between Ukraine and Russia…The Straits Times
  • 12 Nov Zelensky hails ‘real result’ as prisoner exchange with Russia securedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met in Dublin on Thursday to celebrate a finalized prisoner of war exchange with Russia. The envoys reported conducting intense, multi-hour negotiations with President Vladimir Putin in Abu Dhabi to secure the return of thousands of soldiers, which Zelensky called a "real result" and a successful milestone for families. The…Evening Standard
  • 12 Nov Zelensky hails ‘real result’ as prisoner exchange with Russia securedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met in Dublin on Thursday to announce a finalized agreement for a large-scale exchange of thousands of prisoners of war. During the meeting at Baldonnel Aerodrome, the negotiators confirmed that the deal was reached following intense discussions with Vladimir Putin and his team in Abu Dhabi over several months. The report highlights…Evening Standard
  • 12 Nov Ukraine and Russia agree to large-scale prisoner exchange after second day of talks
    The Independent
  • 11 Nov Russia, Ukraine reach deal on prisoner swop as US says lack of trust holds back talks
    The Straits Times
  • 11 Nov Russia and Ukraine agree to biggest prisoner swap yet at Abu Dhabi peace summitRussian and Ukrainian negotiators agreed to a significant prisoner swap during peace discussions held over two days in Abu Dhabi, with the exchange expected to be finalized on Thursday. US envoy Jared Kushner called it the largest humanitarian prisoner release since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began four-and-a-half years ago. Despite this progress, substantial differences remain regarding territorial concessions…The Independent
  • 11 Nov Russia, Ukraine agree to prisoner swap, at end of first meeting in 9 months between warring sidesRussia and Ukraine have agreed to a large prisoner exchange following their first meeting in nine months. The negotiations took place in Abu Dhabi and were aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between the two countries, which began around 12 years ago and intensified with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Vladimir Medinsky led the Russian delegation, while Rustem Umerov headed the…Just the News
  • 11 Nov Russia, Ukraine to exchange prisoners but talks end with no big breakthroughRussia and Ukraine have agreed to a significant exchange of prisoners of war following two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi that concluded without major progress toward ending Russia's five-year invasion of Ukraine. While both sides confirmed the planned prisoner swap, which could happen within the next few weeks, there was no substantial movement on key issues such as post-war security guarantees and the…Global News
  • 11 Nov Russia, Ukraine agree to prisoner swap, at end of first meeting in 9 months between warring sidesRussia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange following two days of U.S.-led talks in Abu Dhabi, marking the first meeting between the warring sides in nine months. Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, stated that this would be the biggest humanitarian release since the conflict began over a decade ago. Vladimir Medinsky and Rustem Umerov, leading negotiators for Russia and Ukraine respectively…Just the News
  • 11 Nov Russia-Ukraine talks in UAE secure major prisoner exchange dealRussian and Ukrainian delegations, with U.S. mediation, held talks in Abu Dhabi that resulted in a significant prisoner exchange agreement. However, discussions did not achieve progress on ending the conflict due to disagreements over territorial control and future security protocols between the two countries.Al Jazeera
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  • 11 Nov Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi bring progress on prisoners but not on peaceAt talks brokered by the US in Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine have made significant progress towards a large prisoner exchange involving more than 1,000 prisoners from each side but showed little movement on achieving a broader peace deal. Both countries sent high-level delegations led by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff of the Trump administration to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine post-war, with David…The Guardian
  • 11 Nov U.S. brokers Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap, but peace not in sightU.S.-mediated talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi resulted in an agreement for a large prisoner exchange, though Russia’s demand for territorial recognition remains unresolved. Jared Kushner, one of the U.S. negotiators, confirmed that both sides would finalize details of the humanitarian release on Thursday. Despite initial skepticism, officials expressed cautious optimism about progress…CBS News
  • 11 Nov Ukraine and Russia agree to large prisoner swap after US-mediated talksUkraine and Russia have agreed to a large prisoner swap following two days of US-mediated talks held in Abu Dhabi. The deal was confirmed by representatives from both countries' delegations, Vladimir Medinsky for Russia and Rustem Umerov for Ukraine. Following the agreement, US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff plan to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr…ABC News (AU)
  • 11 Nov Russia and Ukraine agree to large exchange of prisoners during peace talks
    NBC News
  • 11 Nov Ukraine and Russia agree to large-scale prisoner exchange after second day of talksUkraine and Russia agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange involving more than 1,000 prisoners each during negotiations in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, as reported by Russian news agency TASS. The US-brokered talks also involved representatives from Washington such as special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, lasting for two days with four hours of discussions each day. Both sides expressed optimism but noted…The Independent
  • 11 Nov Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner exchange as talks end without major breakthroughRussia and Ukraine agreed on a prisoner exchange during two days of U.S.-mediated talks, which concluded without major progress on resolving the ongoing conflict that began nearly five years ago with Russia's full-scale invasion. The discussions faced key obstacles such as post-war security arrangements, the status of Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory, and the involvement of European nations in a potential peace…South China Morning Post
  • 11 Nov Russia and Ukraine settle on large prisoner swap after no major developments from talksRussia and Ukraine reached an agreement for a large-scale prisoner exchange after two days of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi. The American delegation was led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Although the negotiations made progress on humanitarian issues, significant disagreements over territorial control and postwar security arrangements remain unresolved.Washington Examiner
  • 11 Nov Russia, Ukraine agree to prisoner swap, at end of first meeting in 9 months between warring sidesRussia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange following two days of U.S.-led talks in Abu Dhabi, marking the first meeting between the warring sides in nine months. Jared Kushner announced that this would be the biggest humanitarian release of prisoners since the conflict began nearly 12 years ago, although specific numbers were not disclosed yet. Both Vladimir Medinsky from Russia and Rustem Umerov from…Just the News
  • 11 Nov Russia and Ukraine Agree on Large-Scale Prisoner Exchange
    NBC News
  • 11 Nov Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi end with prisoner exchange agreementRussian and Ukrainian officials concluded two days of mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, agreeing to a prisoner exchange but failing to make significant progress on ending their five-year conflict. Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky stated that both sides had reached an understanding on a large-scale swap, expected to occur within weeks. The U.S., represented by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, will relay the…Al Jazeera
  • 11 Nov Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials sayDuring U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, Russian and Ukrainian officials agreed to a major exchange of prisoners of war following two days of negotiations. Jared Kushner, representing the Trump administration, announced that both sides aim to finalize the details of this humanitarian release soon. Despite low expectations for significant breakthroughs due to ongoing conflict, officials remain hopeful about future…NPR
  • 11 Nov Russia-Ukraine talks mediated by U.S. end with news of 'good momentum,' large-scale prisoner swapRussia and Ukraine concluded two days of peace talks mediated by the United States in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Russia’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky reported some mutual understanding had been reached but noted significant issues remain unresolved, with more discussions expected to follow. A large-scale prisoner swap involving over 1,000 captives from each side was agreed upon and is anticipated within two to…CBC
  • 11 Nov Russia, Ukraine agree to major prisoner swap after U.S.-brokered talks in Abu DhabiRussia and Ukraine agreed to their largest-ever prisoner swap after U.S.-mediated talks held in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, 2026. U.S. envoy Jared Kushner announced that details of the exchange would be finalized the day after the agreement was made. The discussions also involved a visit by Mr. Kushner and fellow mediator Steve Witkoff to Moscow for meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and later in Dublin…The Hindu

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