Russia and Ukraine Conduct Prisoner Swap Following Tensions Over Plane Crash

The exchange involved over 400 prisoners from both sides, facilitated by the UAE, amidst ongoing disputes regarding a recent military plane crash.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war, marking the first swap since a Russian military plane crash that Moscow claimed was carrying Ukrainian POWs.
The exchange involved 207 Ukrainians, including soldiers and civilians, and 195 Russian servicemen.
Tensions had risen following the plane crash, with Russia accusing Ukraine of downing the aircraft, a claim Kyiv has not fully denied but questioned.
The swap was facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, highlighting ongoing international efforts to mediate between the conflicting parties.
Despite the recent tensions, both sides have expressed openness to continuing prisoner exchanges, underscoring a rare area of cooperation amidst the ongoing conflict.