The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that it provided mediation efforts that led to the release of 205 prisoners on each side by Russia and Ukraine, marking the 23rd successful exchange facilitated by the UAE. — Ukrinform.

Ukraine and Russia carried out a prisoner exchange on Friday 15 May, during which 205 Ukrainian citizens were brought back home.

The POW swaps remain one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between the two sides. | World News