Russia and Ukraine Exchange 175 Prisoners Each in UAE-Mediated Swap

The Russian Defense Ministry announced Saturday that Russia and Ukraine have completed a prisoner exchange, with the United Arab Emirates serving as mediator between the two nations.

According to the ministry’s statement, both countries released 175 prisoners of war in the Saturday exchange. Additionally, Russia freed seven civilians who were originally from the Kursk region.

The prisoner swap represents the latest exchange between the warring nations since the conflict began.