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

The White House is leading a renewed push to mediate a deal that would bring an end to Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war.

Peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US concluded in the United Arab Emirates. The two day talks were the first such meeting since February. DW has the latest updates.