UAE Showcases Mediation Success in Recent Captive Exchange Between Russia and Ukraine
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Synopsis
The UAE has successfully mediated a new exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine, totaling 350 individuals. This marks the 13th exchange facilitated by UAE efforts, which have now totaled 3,233 captives. The UAE continues to promote peace and provide humanitarian aid amid the ongoing crisis.
Key Takeaways
- UAE mediates recent exchange of 350 captives.
- Total exchanged captives through UAE efforts reaches 3,233.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs appreciates cooperation from Russia and Ukraine.
- UAE emphasizes commitment to peaceful resolution of the conflict.
- Over USD 100 million provided in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Abu Dhabi, March 20 (NationPress) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has revealed the successful outcomes of its mediation initiatives in a recent exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday. This exchange involved 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives - totaling 350 captives - which raises the cumulative number of individuals exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 3,233.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed gratitude towards the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine for their collaboration with the UAE's mediation initiatives. This cooperation highlights the recognition both nations have for the UAE’s role in facilitating efforts to resolve the ongoing crisis.
The Ministry underscored that the success of this mediation, the 13th of its kind, illustrates the exceptional relationships between the UAE and both nations.
Moreover, the Ministry reiterated the UAE's dedication to ensuring the success of all endeavors aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine and alleviating the humanitarian consequences resulting from the crisis, particularly concerning refugees and captives.
Since the onset of the crisis, the UAE has also provided urgent relief supplies to those affected in Ukraine, contributing over USD 100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukrainian civilians. Additionally, the UAE initiated an air bridge to deliver essential relief, food items, medical supplies, and other necessary equipment, dispatching planes to assist Ukrainian refugees in neighboring countries such as Poland, Moldova, and Bulgaria.
