Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia concluded their second day in the UAE without a major breakthrough. In a rare concrete result, both sides agreed to a swap involving 157 prisoners of war from each country.

Officials from both nations noted that the talks were constructive, marking the most meaningful engagement in months. However, a US envoy cautioned that a great deal of work still remains. Despite these discussions, the outlook for peace stays uncertain as Russia continues to demand territory and Ukraine refuses to accept those terms.