Ukraine-US Conclude Talks on War End; Zelensky Hints at New Prisoner Exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the conclusion of talks with a US delegation on ending the war with Russia, suggesting a new prisoner exchange is possible.

Sun Mar 22 2026

Ukraine and US Conclude Talks on War Resolution

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that Ukrainian and US delegations concluded two days of talks in Florida focused on finding ways to end the four-year war with Russia. While Russian representatives were not present at the discussions, which commenced on Saturday, they were initially expected to attend the negotiations, originally planned for Abu Dhabi.

US Delegation Leadership and Potential Prisoner Exchange

The US team was led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. Zelensky indicated that the discussions explored various avenues for resolving the conflict. He also highlighted the potential for a new prisoner exchange, signaling ongoing diplomatic efforts.

*Source: SCMP (2026-03-22)*

Tags: #Ukraine #US #Russia-Ukraine War #Zelensky #Diplomacy