LONDON – The UAE facilitated the exchange of 350 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine as part of mediation efforts to resolve the conflict in Eastern Europe.

On Wednesday, Moscow and Kyiv exchanged 175 Ukrainians and 175 Russians, who were captured amid the ongoing war since February 2022. The UAE’s mediation efforts between the warring neighbors led to the exchange of 3,233 prisoners of war.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended Russia and Ukraine for their collaboration with the mediation efforts and their role in the exchange, the Emirates News Agency reported.

This is the 13th successful mediation led by Abu Dhabi since 2024. The ministry added that Abu Dhabi is committed to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine and appreciates both countries’ faith in the UAE as a trusted mediator, the WAM added.

AN, 19 March 2025