The UAE successfully mediated a recent exchange of 50 war captives between Russia and Ukraine, consisting of 25 individuals from each country. This marks the eleventh mediation effort, bringing the total number of exchanged captives to 2,583. The UAE’s dedication to mitigating the conflict’s humanitarian impacts and fostering diplomatic resolutions is reaffirmed through this achievement.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully mediated a new exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the transfer of 25 captives from each nation, totaling 50 individuals. This significant achievement raised the total number of captives exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 2,583.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the UAE expressed gratitude towards both the Russian Federation and Ukraine for their cooperative spirit, which facilitated this successful exchange. This collaborative effort underscores the value both countries place on the UAE’s role in diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between them.
The MoFA emphasized that this successful exchange marks the eleventh mediation effort completed since the previous year and represents the trust both nations have in the UAE’s mediating capabilities. Moreover, the UAE reiterated its commitment to peaceful conflict resolution and to alleviating the humanitarian consequences arising from the crisis, particularly concerning refugees and captives.
It is noteworthy that the UAE has facilitated eleven war captive exchanges between Russia and Ukraine and achieved an additional prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia in December 2022.
In summary, the UAE continues to play a vital role in facilitating peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine. The successful exchange of 50 captives marks a significant milestone, demonstrating the trust both nations place in the UAE’s mediation. The consistent commitment of the UAE to fostering diplomatic solutions and addressing humanitarian needs highlights its crucial involvement in this ongoing conflict.
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