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Latest Uae Mediation Efforts Succeed In Exchange Of 410 Captives Between Russia, Ukraine

15/05/2026 06:58 PM

ABU DHABI, May 15 (Bernama-WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the success of new mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the release of 205 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 7,101.

According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its appreciation to both countries for their cooperation with the UAE’s mediation endeavours.

This reflects both countries’ confidence and appreciation for the UAE’s role in supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis.

The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation, the twenty-third to date, reflects the distinguished relations between the UAE, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine.

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 impact of the crisis, including on refugees and captives.

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