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Russia and Ukraine Exchange 115 Prisoners of War Each in UAE-Brokered Deal

Russia and Ukraine announced the exchange of 115 prisoners of war each, brokered by the UAE. This swap followed Kyiv’s incursion into Russia's Kursk region and coincided with Ukrainian Independence Day. Both countries expressed gratitude to the UAE for mediating this significant exchange.
Russia and Ukraine announced on Saturday the exchange of 115 prisoners of war each, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates.

The swap followed Kyiv’s sudden incursion into Russia's Kursk region and coincided with Ukrainian Independence Day.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared photos of Ukrainian soldiers wrapped in national flags and confirmed the return of soldiers from multiple branches of their military.

Moscow acknowledged the exchange, stating that their troops were in Belarus for psychological and medical assistance before returning to Russia.

The United Arab Emirates was credited with mediating this deal, continuing a trend of prisoner exchanges throughout the two-year conflict.
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