An exchange of prisoners of war of 1,000 for 1,000 or 1,500 for 1,500 was discussed at the talks in Abu Dhabi.

Open Claimed by Government of Ukraine on 10 November 2026.

Next check: 17 November 2026.

The statement

Zelensky said the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi addressed the release of prisoners, de-escalation and postwar security guarantees, and that an exchange of prisoners of war of 1,000 for 1,000 or 1,500 for 1,500 was discussed, Interfax-Ukraine and Ukrainska Pravda reported. He said the Russian side raised the question of territory, claimed to have occupied more territory than it has and spoke of front-line successes that have nothing to do with reality, and that Ukraine is not ready to give up Donbas in exchange for a deal with Russia, Ukrainska Pravda, Interfax-Ukraine, RBC-Ukraine and UNIAN reported.

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1. Where the claim was made Interfax-Ukraine Media · Independent origin: Zelensky remarks on the Abu Dhabi talks, 10 Nov · published 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC
2. Where the claim was made Ukrainska Pravda Media · Independent origin: Zelensky remarks on the Abu Dhabi talks, 10 Nov · published 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC
3. Where the claim was made Interfax-Ukraine Media · Independent origin: Zelensky remarks on the Abu Dhabi talks, 10 Nov · published 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC
4. Where the claim was made RBC-Ukraine Media · Independent origin: Zelensky remarks on the Abu Dhabi talks, 10 Nov · published 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC
5. Where the claim was made Ukrainska Pravda Media · Independent origin: Zelensky remarks on the Abu Dhabi talks, 10 Nov · published 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC
6. Where the claim was made UNIAN Media · Not yet classified origin: Zelensky remarks on the Abu Dhabi talks, 10 Nov · published 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC

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