Ukraine and Russia exchange 115 prisoners each in swap

ABC News August 24, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

In a significant prisoner swap mediated by the UAE, Ukraine and Russia each released 115 prisoners of war, marking the first exchange since Ukraine's recent offensive into Russia. This brings the total number of prisoners exchanged since February 2022 to 1,788. The UAE has facilitated seven such exchanges in 2024, highlighting its diplomatic role amid ongoing conflict.


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