The UAE has successfully mediated a new exchange of 50 war captives between Russia and Ukraine, raising the total number of exchanged captives to 2,583. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the cooperation from both nations and reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to resolving the crisis and addressing humanitarian issues.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully mediated a recent exchange of war captives, facilitating the return of 50 individuals, comprising 25 from Ukraine and 25 from Russia. This exchange adds to the UAE’s distinguished record, with a total of 2,583 captives exchanged since the inception of its mediation efforts.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) acknowledged the cooperation of the Russian Federation and Ukraine, highlighting their appreciation for the UAE’s diplomatic role in these exchanges. This collaboration underscores the trust both nations place in the UAE as a mediator in the ongoing conflict.
Moreover, the Ministry emphasized its unwavering commitment to resolving the crisis peacefully and alleviating humanitarian concerns arising from the conflict, particularly for refugees and captives. The completion of this latest exchange marks the eleventh successful mediation by the UAE since last year.
In addition to the exchanges involving Ukraine and Russia, the UAE also facilitated a notable exchange of two prisoners between the United States and the Russian Federation in December 2022, further underscoring its effective mediation role in international conflicts.
In summary, the United Arab Emirates continues to play a crucial mediatory role in the exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine, having facilitated a total of eleven exchanges. The UAE’s dedication to promoting peaceful resolutions and addressing humanitarian issues remains steadfast, garnering trust from both involved nations in their ongoing crisis.
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