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EXPLAINED: Russia and ukraine exchange 100 prisoners each after uae mediation | Rare Historical Photos

Released Ukrainian prisoners of war at an unknown location in Ukraine, February 8, 2024 [Handout/Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via Reuters]

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 100 prisoners of war (POWs) each following mediation by the United Arab Emirates.

In announcing the exchange as a “success”, the Gulf nation’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday that it was its third mediation effort between Moscow and Kyiv since December as it called for dialogue and de-escalation.

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