Russia and Ukraine exchange 300 POWs in UAE-brokered deal, Moscow says

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On December 30, Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war, as a result of which the Russian side returned 150 people, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. This is the largest exchange of prisoners in the past 11 months: in January 2024, 195 Russian troops were exchanged for 195 Ukrainian soldiers. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that Russian soldiers are now in Belarus. According to the agency, 150 people also…

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Hundreds of Ukrainian, Russian soldiers return home in largest prison swap

Russia and Ukraine carried out their 59th prisoner exchange since the full-scale invasion began, with 189 Ukrainians and 150 Russians released in a deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The exchange highlights one of the few direct avenues of relief in a conflict now approaching its third year. Thousands of captives remain on both sides. Among the Ukrainians released were soldiers, border guards and civilians, some held captive since …

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UAE's successful mediation between Russia, Ukraine reflects its role in promoting global peace: President of Arab Parliament

Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, praised the UAE's successful mediation efforts in facilitating a new exchange of war captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine. This marks the tenth such exchange orchestrated by the UAE between the two countries since the beginning of 2024. In a statement today, Al Yamahi emphasised that the UAE's significant efforts reflect its commitment to a global peace ap…

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Ukraine Faces a “Cold, Dark Winter” as Russia Strikes Energy Grid

Russian missile and drone attacks are continuing across Ukraine as the country already faces a cold, dark winter after Russia’s strikes destroyed about half of the country’s energy infrastructure. This comes as Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner swap, repatriating more than 300 prisoners of war in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates ahead of the new year. The Biden administration, meanwhile, has approved billions more in military and

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On New Year's Eve, hundreds of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers were released in a major exchange brokered by the United Arab Emirates. Source

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Russia and Ukraine swap more than 300 prisoners before US transition - West Hawaii Today

ISTANBUL — Russia and Ukraine announced Monday that they had exchanged more than 300 prisoners of war in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates. The swap comes just weeks before U.S. military aid for Ukraine is likely to be thrown into question under the Trump administration.