Ukrainian Soldiers Return Home in Belarus Prisoner Exchange

Ukraine Confirms US-Brokered Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchange

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Crypto, particularly Bitcoin, has shown a correlation with geopolitical risk; de-escalation tends to reduce the 'geopolitical risk premium,' encouraging risk-on behavior. However, the market's reaction will likely depend on the perceived credibility and potential for a lasting resolution, as previous rallies have been followed by significant pullbacks depending on news flow.

Ukrainian and Russian officials met in Abu Dhabi for a second day of US-brokered peace talks, focusing on practical steps toward peace and a possible prisoner exchange, with a reciprocal agreement to exchange 157 prisoners of war each.