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Russia and Ukraine carried out a prisoner exchange involving 150 people from each side. The United Arab Emirates mediated this exchange, emphasizing its role in diplomatic efforts. The freed Russian soldiers are currently in Belarus,

It came as Russia and Ukraine swapped 150 prisoners of war each and UK foreign secretary David Lammy met with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

Ukraine carried out a prisoner swap with Russia on Wednesday that saw 150 of its fighters returning home, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on his Telegram page. Footage posted by Zelenskyy showed jubilant prisoners,

Footage posted by Zelenskyy showed jubilant prisoners, many wrapped in Ukrainian flags, getting off buses and being reunited with loved ones at a location that was not disclosed for security reasons.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 300 prisoners in a UAE-mediated swap confirmed by the UAE government on Wednesday. The mediation resulted in the release of 150 Russians and 150 Ukrainians, state news agency Wam reported.