Russia and Ukraine have exchanged a total of 190 prisoners of war in their recent exchange, mediated by the United Arab Emirates. This comes as part of the ongoing conflict between the two countries, with over 50 prisoner exchanges since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022. The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, had claimed that there were 1,348 Russian soldiers in Ukrainian captivity, while Ukraine reported having 6,465 Ukrainian prisoners held by Russia.
The exchange of prisoners was facilitated by direct negotiations between the two sides, discussing the reunification of families separated by the war. However, tensions continue to escalate as Belgorod's governor imposed access restrictions to 14 villages due to intense Ukrainian attacks.
The aim of the Russian offensive in the northeastern region of Ukraine is to establish a 'security zone' along the border. Additionally, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Putin and Russia's children's rights commissioner, Maria Lwowa-Belowa, for the alleged deportation of Ukrainian children.
Despite these developments, both sides remain committed to further prisoner exchanges and the return of their respective soldiers.
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