Yes, you should enter the 1099-R. The IRS will look for the distribution on 4a or 5a even though the taxable amount is zero. If you did not enter it, there would be no consequence because as you correctly stated the 1035 Exchange is a non-taxble event, but it is proper to report the distribution.
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