"Ukraine and Russia Conduct Largest POW Exchange to Date, Brokered by UAE"
Ukraine and Russia conducted their first prisoner of war exchange in nearly five months, with over 200 individuals freed by each side. The swap, which involved 248 Russian military personnel and 230 Ukrainians, including 224 soldiers and six civilians, was facilitated by mediation from the United Arab Emirates. This exchange is part of ongoing efforts between Kyiv and Moscow, despite the absence of dialogue to end the war, and represents the largest documented swap to date.