Ukraine and Russia Exchange 95 Prisoners in Latest Swap
The prisoner exchange, facilitated by the UAE, marks one of the few remaining diplomatic interactions between the two nations.
- The exchange involved 95 prisoners from each side, with confirmation from both Ukrainian and Russian authorities.
- This exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates, continuing their role in facilitating such agreements.
- The returned Ukrainian prisoners included soldiers from various regions and the controversial Azov Regiment.
- In addition to the prisoner swap, Ukraine received the bodies of 501 soldiers, with no details on Russian soldier returns.
- Negotiations for prisoner exchanges remain one of the last communication channels between Ukraine and Russia.