Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
06/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2026 10:44
Latest UAE Mediation Efforts Succeed in Exchange of 370 Captives Between Russia and Ukraine
Latest UAE Mediation Efforts Succeed in Exchange of 370 Captives Between Russia and Ukraine
Fri 05/6/2026
General
The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 185 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 7,471.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) commended both countries for their cooperation with the UAE's mediation endeavors as a trusted international mediator, and their appreciation of the UAE's commitment to supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis.
The Ministry emphasized that the success of this mediation, the 24th 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.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) commended both countries for their cooperation with the UAE's mediation endeavors as a trusted international mediator, and their appreciation of the UAE's commitment to supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis.
The Ministry emphasized that the success of this mediation, the 24th 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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