Russia and Ukraine exchange 320 prisoners of war with UAE help

The UAE has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 160 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 7,791.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) commended both countries for their cooperation with the UAE’s mediation endeavours as a trusted international mediator, and their appreciation of the UAE’s commitment to supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis.

Russian servicemen sit in a bus after returning from captivity during a POW exchange in Belarus on Friday. AP

The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation, the 25th to date, reflects the distinguished relations between the UAE, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine.

Furthermore, the Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to ensuring the success of all efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine and mitigating the humanitarian impact of the crisis, including on refugees and captives.

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