Russia and Ukraine Conduct Major Prisoner Swap via UAE Mediation
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 314 prisoners in a UAE-mediated deal, the first such swap since September 2025. Both nations confirm returns of military personnel and civilians.
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 314 prisoners in a UAE-mediated deal, the first such swap since September 2025. Both nations confirm returns of military personnel and civilians.
Latest Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi secure a prisoner exchange but fail to resolve territorial disputes or ceasefire terms, highlighting ongoing diplomatic challenges.
Israel agrees to resume releasing 110 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees eight hostages amid an ongoing Gaza ceasefire, highlighting the fragile nature of the deal.
Palestinian militants have begun handing over three Israeli hostages in Gaza in exchange for 110 Palestinian prisoners, marking the latest stage of a ceasefire deal.
The Taliban-led Afghan government has announced a prisoner exchange with the United States, facilitated by Qatar, signaling a potential step toward normalizing relations between the two countries.