Ukraine and Russia concluded talks in Abu Dhabi, and found common ground on several issues, said Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation, following talks with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
"We changed positions. In several subjects we found a common denominator; As for others, we didn't," he said.
Medinsky also announced that the parties agreed on a new large-scale prisoner exchange, with more details expected later.
According to Medinsky, Russia considers it important to discuss security arrangements following what he described as the "inevitable end" of the war in Ukraine.
He also praised US President Donald Trump's envoys, describing them as honest, efficient and results-oriented, adding that the success of their mediation should be measured by the number of lives saved.