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Russia, Ukraine Swap 206 POWs in UAE-Brokered Deal

.Russia mentioned Sunday it changed 103 Ukrainian soldiers imprisoned for an equivalent number of Russian POWs in a trade bargain realtored by the United Arab Emirates.The Russian troops released in Sunday's swap were actually caught in the course of Ukraine's incursion in to the Kursk area, which began on 6 August, according to the Russian Protection Administrative Agency.There was no quick confirmation from the Ukrainian aspect." Because of the negotiation procedure, 103 Russian combatants caught in the Kursk location were come back from territory controlled due to the Kyiv routine," the Russian Defense Ministry stated." In gain, 103 Ukrainian soldiers prisoners of war were entrusted."." At present, all Russian combatants perform the area of the State of Belarus, where they are being actually provided with the essential psychological and also health care support, in addition to an option to contact their loved ones," the department included.In spite of ongoing violences, Russia as well as Ukraine have actually handled to change numerous captives throughout the two-and-half-year disagreement, typically in bargains realtored due to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia or Chicken.The announcement happens just three weeks after Russia as well as Ukraine exchanged 115 prisoners of war each in a swap bargain additionally moderated by the UAE.