UAE - Ukraine And Russia Conduct First Prisoner Swap Since February Amid Ongoing War | Benzinga
Russia and Ukraine have conducted their first prisoner swap in almost four months, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) acting as a mediator.
What Happened: On Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the exchange of 75 prisoners from each side, Bloomberg reported on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that four civilians were among those who returned to Ukraine.
The UAE, which also mediated the previous swap on Feb. 8, played a crucial role in this latest exchange. The February swap took place approximately two weeks ...