Russia and Ukraine Exchange 206 Prisoners After UAE Mediation

Russia and Ukraine successfully exchanged 206 captured soldiers, 103 from each side, following mediation efforts by the United Arab Emirates.

19 Aug, 11:43 — 19 Aug, 19:35

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Prisoner exchanges represent one of the few areas of cooperation between Russia and Ukraine since the conflict began, offering a glimmer of humanitarian progress amidst ongoing hostilities. These exchanges are crucial for the morale of soldiers and their families, and they demonstrate the continued importance of international mediation efforts.

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Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners
The exchange involved 206 individuals
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) mediated the exchange

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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 206 prisoners.

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The prisoner exchange was mediated by the UAE.

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Bahrain welcomed the UAE's mediation success.

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7,997 captives have been released across 26 mediation cycles.

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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 103 captured soldiers each.

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Bahrain's welcome of the UAE's mediation success and the broader context of 7,997 captives released across 26 mediation cycles

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The specific number of soldiers exchanged by each side (103 captured soldiers each)

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ndtvMostly Factual5d ago

Russia, Ukraine Exchange 103 Captured Soldiers Each

Russia-Ukraine War: Prisoner exchanges and repatriations of soldiers' remains have been among the few areas of cooperation between Russia and Ukraine since Moscow launched its offensive in February 2022.

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