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UAE Mediates Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange on Friday, 190 Freed

Oct 19, 2024, 10:18 AM

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) successfully mediated a prisoner of war exchange between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the release of 190 prisoners, with each side bringing home 95 prisoners. This exchange, facilitated under the diplomatic efforts of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, contributes to a total of 2,184 prisoners exchanged through UAE mediation. The UAE's diplomatic policy emphasizes making peace rather than war. The Russian Ministry confirmed the UAE's role in the mediation, highlighting the ongoing efforts to end the conflict. Dozens of prisoners were freed on Friday.