UAE mediation efforts succeed with new exchange of 350 captives between Russia and Ukraine

ANI March 20, 2025 84 views

The United Arab Emirates has once again proven its diplomatic prowess by successfully mediating a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine. In this latest effort, 350 captives (175 from each side) were swapped, bringing the total number of prisoners exchanged through UAE mediation to 3,233. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the importance of these diplomatic interventions in seeking a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. This achievement underscores the UAE's growing role as a neutral, constructive mediator in complex international disputes.

"Our efforts aim to find a peaceful solution to the humanitarian crisis" - UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Abu Dhabi, March 20: The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which included 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives - 350 captives in total - bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 3,233.

Key Points

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UAE plays critical diplomatic role in Russia-Ukraine conflict

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350 prisoners exchanged in latest mediation

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Total prisoner swaps now reach 3,233

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Demonstrates UAE's commitment to humanitarian resolution

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its appreciation to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine for their cooperation with the UAE's mediation endeavours. This reflects the appreciation of both countries for the UAE's role in supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis between the two nations.

The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation, the thirteenth, reflects the distinguished ties between the UAE and the two countries.

Furthermore, the Ministry reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to ensuring the success of all efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine, and mitigating the humanitarian impacts as a result of the crisis, including on refugees and captives. (ANI/WAM)

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UAE Diplomacy Russia-Ukraine War Prisoner Exchange Middle East Mediation International Conflict Resolution
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