Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 25 prisoners of war each after negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, according to statements from both sides.

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Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 25 prisoners of war after negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, Russia's defence ministry said in a statement. The Russian POWs were currently in Belarus receiving medical and psychological support before being transported back to Russia for further care,

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 25 prisoners of war each after negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, according to statements from both sides. "These are our military and civilians," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wrote on X. He said many of the Ukrainian POWs had severe injuries and illnesses and would receive medical care.

In a significant diplomatic move, Ukraine and Russia successfully conducted a 25-for-25 prisoner exchange mediated by the United Arab Emirates. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, expressed gratitude for the UAE's role in facilitating the event.

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Russia and Ukraine have conducted a prisoner of war exchange, releasing 25 individuals each. The exchange was facilitated by the United Arab Emirates. Russian prisoners are currently in Belarus receiving medical treatment and psychological support before returning home.

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