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Russia, Ukraine Swap 206 POWs in UAE-Brokered Deal

.Russia claimed Saturday it changed 103 Ukrainian soldiers cooped for an equal number of Russian POWs in a swap deal realtored due to the United Arab Emirates.The Russian soldiers cleared in Saturday's swap were recorded during Ukraine's incursion in to the Kursk location, which began on 6 August, depending on to the Russian Self Defense Ministry.There was no quick verification from the Ukrainian aspect." As a result of the discussions process, 103 Russian servicemen captured in the Kursk location were sent back coming from area regulated due to the Kyiv regime," the Russian Defense Ministry pointed out." In yield, 103 Ukrainian soldiers prisoners of war were surrendered."." At present, all Russian servicemen get on the territory of the State of Belarus, where they are actually being given along with the needed psychological as well as clinical help, and also a chance to call their family members," the ministry included.In spite of ongoing animosities, Russia and also Ukraine have actually dealt with to swap numerous prisoners throughout the two-and-half-year conflict, frequently in offers agented by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia or even Turkey.The statement happens just 3 full weeks after Russia and also Ukraine changed 115 hostages each in a swap deal likewise moderated by the UAE.