Latest UAE mediation efforts succeed in exchange of 370 captives between Russia and Ukraine

WAM
05 Jun 2026, 22:49 GMT+10

ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) -- 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 endeavours as a trusted international mediator, and their appreciation of the UAE's commitment to supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis.

The Ministry emphasised 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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