UAE Mediation Secures Release of 168 Prisoners in Russia–Ukraine Swap
Dozens freed after years of detention in landmark humanitarian exchange
The United Arab Emirates has successfully brokered the release of 168 captives held by Russia and Ukraine in the latest round of prisoner exchanges.
Officials say the deal, part of ongoing humanitarian mediation efforts, secured freedom for individuals who in some cases had been detained for over a decade, reflecting the UAE’s growing role in conflict resolution.