MOSCOW, Aug 24 (KUNA) -- The latest round of UAE mediation efforts has successfully resulted in Russia and Ukraine exchanging some 146 prisoners of war (POWs) each, Russia's defense ministry said on Sunday.
In addition to the exchange of prisoners, Moscow has also repatriated some eight Russian nationals who had been detained in Ukraine, according to a ministry statement, citing that the released individuals would undergo medical checks before returning home.
The statement went on to acknowledge the efforts of the UAE towards the success of a recent spate of prisoner swaps between Russia and Ukraine, saying that the Russian servicemen are now in Belarus for necessary medical treatment. (end) dan.nam