Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange Facilitated by UAE

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 115 prisoners of war each. The United Arab Emirates mediated the exchange. The released Russian servicemen, captured by Ukraine during an incursion into the Kursk region, are now in Belarus.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 24-08-2024 16:15 IST | Created: 24-08-2024 16:15 IST
Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange Facilitated by UAE
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Russia and Ukraine have successfully exchanged 115 prisoners of war from each side, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, according to a report by the state-run RIA news agency on Saturday, citing the Russian Defence Ministry.

The exchanged Russian servicemen, who were captured by Ukraine during an incursion into the Kursk region, have now been relocated to Belarus, as confirmed by the Russian Defence Ministry.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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