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Russia, Ukraine Swap 206 POWs in UAE-Brokered Deal

.Russia mentioned Sunday it swapped 103 Ukrainian soldiers imprisoned for an equal variety of Russian POWs in a trade bargain realtored due to the United Arab Emirates.The Russian troops freed in Sunday's swap were caught during the course of Ukraine's incursion in to the Kursk region, which started on 6 August, according to the Russian Defense Department.There was actually no quick confirmation coming from the Ukrainian side." Because of the discussions method, 103 Russian servicemen grabbed in the Kursk area were actually sent back coming from territory controlled by the Kyiv program," the Russian Defense Ministry said." In gain, 103 Ukrainian soldiers hostages were entrusted."." At present, all Russian servicemen get on the territory of the State of Belarus, where they are being given with the needed mental as well as medical support, and also a chance to call their relatives," the department included.Despite on-going violences, Russia and Ukraine have actually managed to exchange dozens detainees throughout the two-and-half-year disagreement, commonly in deals realtored by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia or even Chicken.The announcement happens merely 3 weeks after Russia and also Ukraine switched 115 prisoners of war each in a swap bargain additionally resolved due to the UAE.