Senior officials from Ukraine, Russia and the US have met for another round of talks to end the fighting. They said 157 prisoners each from Ukraine and Russia were exchanged after the meeting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media Thursday that the captives included personnel from the Armed Forces, the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service, as well as civilians. He added that most had been held since 2022.
The Russian defense ministry confirmed the release of its people and said they will receive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
The peace talks, which took place in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and Thursday, included Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, and Igor Kostyukov, Russia's head of the military intelligence service. US special envoy Steve Witkoff led the American side.
Witkoff said on social media that more work needs to be done, but he anticipates additional progress "in the coming weeks."
It remains unclear whether progress was made over the issues of territory and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Quiz 1:
According to the article, how many prisoners were exchanged between Ukraine and Russia?
A. 100 prisoners each
B. 157 prisoners each
C. 200 prisoners each
D. 50 prisoners each
Quiz 2:
Who led the American side during the peace talks in Abu Dhabi?
A. Kyrylo Budanov
B. Volodymyr Zelenskyy
C. Steve Witkoff
D. Igor Kostyukov
Quiz 3:
What did Ukrainian President Zelenskyy state regarding the prisoners who were released?
A. Most had been held since 2022.
B. They were all military personnel.
C. They received immediate medical treatment.
D. They were all released within the last month.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media Thursday that the captives included personnel from the Armed Forces, the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service, as well as civilians. He added that most had been held since 2022.
The Russian defense ministry confirmed the release of its people and said they will receive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
The peace talks, which took place in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and Thursday, included Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, and Igor Kostyukov, Russia's head of the military intelligence service. US special envoy Steve Witkoff led the American side.
Witkoff said on social media that more work needs to be done, but he anticipates additional progress "in the coming weeks."
It remains unclear whether progress was made over the issues of territory and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Quiz 1:
According to the article, how many prisoners were exchanged between Ukraine and Russia?
A. 100 prisoners each
B. 157 prisoners each
C. 200 prisoners each
D. 50 prisoners each
Quiz 2:
Who led the American side during the peace talks in Abu Dhabi?
A. Kyrylo Budanov
B. Volodymyr Zelenskyy
C. Steve Witkoff
D. Igor Kostyukov
Quiz 3:
What did Ukrainian President Zelenskyy state regarding the prisoners who were released?
A. Most had been held since 2022.
B. They were all military personnel.
C. They received immediate medical treatment.
D. They were all released within the last month.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A
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Ukraine, Russia, & US officials met in Abu Dhabi for peace talks, resulting in the exchange of 157 prisoners each. Zelenskyy confirmed the release of military & civilian captives, many held since 2022. Further progress is anticipated. #UkraineRussiaWar #PeaceTalks
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260206_N02/
Date: Feb. 6, 2026
Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2026-02-06
Created: 2026/02/06 13:40
Updated: 2026/02/06 13:42