UAE Successfully Mediates 150 Prisoners of War Exchange Between Russia and Ukraine
150 prisoners of war released as per exchange operation between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the UAE.
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the successful conclusion of a new prisoners of war exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
This mediation is the fourth successful one since the beginning of the year.
It is a testament to the UAE’s strong diplomatic ties with both Russia and Ukraine.
It also showcases UAE commitment to facilitating peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms UAE’s support for all peaceful solutions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude to the governments of Russia and Ukraine for their cooperation and responsiveness to the UAE’s mediation efforts.
The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering support for all endeavors aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine.
It emphasized the importance of resorting to diplomacy, dialogue, and de-escalation to alleviate the humanitarian consequences of the crisis.
The UAE has been actively involved in mediating prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine throughout 2024.
UAE’s Successful Mediation Efforts in Exchanging Prisoners of War Between Russia and Ukraine
The UAE has played a crucial role in facilitating prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, demonstrating its commitment to de-escalating the conflict and alleviating human suffering. Here’s a summary of the successful mediation efforts in 2024:
Fourth Prisoner Exchange (May 31, 2024):
- The UAE’s mediation secured the release of 150 prisoners of war, marking their fourth successful prisoner exchange this year.
Previous Prisoner Exchanges:
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January 3, 2024: 248 Russian soldiers returned home, while Ukraine regained over 200 of its prisoners.
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January 31, 2024: 195 Russian soldiers were released, and Ukraine received a similar number of prisoners from Russia.
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February 8, 2024: Russia repatriated 100 of its soldiers, while Ukraine received a corresponding number of prisoners from Russia.
The Emirates Red Crescent Authority announced that it has provided “various medical assistance to support the health sector in Lebanon, as part of its ongoing humanitarian initiatives in the Lebanese arena, and based on its keenness to contribute to strengthening health services… pic.twitter.com/fAHBzPhnr6
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) May 31, 2024
Additional Notable Exchange:
- February 2023: UAE’s mediation facilitated the return of 63 “sensitive category” prisoners of war to Russia in exchange for 116 Ukrainian prisoners.
The UAE leveraged its strong diplomatic ties with both Russia and Ukraine to act as a neutral mediator.
Mentioning that the UAE efforts were facilitating communication and finding common ground for prisoner releases.
