The UAE has successfully mediated a new exchange of 50 war captives between Russia and Ukraine, raising the total to 2,583 captives exchanged. This 11th mediation underscores the trust in the UAE’s diplomatic role and its commitment to finding peaceful solutions to the Ukraine crisis.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully facilitated a new exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine, involving 25 captives from each nation, totaling 50 individuals. This achievement brings the total number of captives exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 2,583.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed gratitude to both the Russian Federation and Ukraine for their cooperation in these mediation efforts, highlighting the importance of their collaboration. This successful exchange underscores the countries’ appreciation of UAE’s role in supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict between them.
The Ministry noted that the recent exchange marks the eleventh mediation effort undertaken by the UAE since the conflict began last year, indicating a growing trust in the UAE’s diplomatic capabilities. The UAE remains dedicated to facilitating peaceful solutions to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, focusing on alleviating its humanitarian impacts on affected individuals, including refugees and captives.
In addition to facilitating these pivotal exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, the UAE also successfully brokered a significant prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia in December 2022, demonstrating its expanding role in international diplomacy.
In summary, the UAE’s successful mediation in the recent exchange of war captives highlights its growing role in facilitating dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. With 2,583 captives exchanged to date, the UAE’s efforts reflect a commitment to peaceful conflict resolution and humanitarian assistance in the region. The recent exchanges not only signify the trust placed in the UAE by both nations but also showcase its potential as a mediator in international disputes.
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