Historic Prisoner Swap Between Russia and Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine will exchange 115 prisoners on Saturday, following mediation by the United Arab Emirates. This marks the first such swap since Ukraine initiated an offensive inside Russia on August 6.

Russia and Ukraine are poised to execute a prisoner exchange involving 115 individuals this Saturday, an Emirati official disclosed to Reuters. This significant event comes after mediation efforts by the United Arab Emirates.

The swap is notable as it represents the first exchange between the two nations since the Ukrainian military commenced an offensive operation within Russian territory on August 6.

(With inputs from agencies.)