UAE brokers 350-captive Russia–Ukraine exchange
The UAE has successfully mediated a new Russia–Ukraine prisoner exchange involving 350 captives in April 2026. The exchange marked the UAE’s 21st mediation effort between Russia and Ukraine since the start of the conflict, underscoring Abu Dhabi’s role as a trusted channel for humanitarian agreements.
The United Arab Emirates acted as the mediator between Russia and Ukraine to arrange the exchange, according to an official update shared by the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The swap involved 350 captives, adding to a growing record of UAE-facilitated humanitarian deals linked to the war.
A total of 350 captives were exchanged in the latest UAE-brokered swap, lifting the cumulative number of prisoners exchanged through UAE mediation to 6,305.
UAE mediation Russia Ukraine
- What happened: The UAE mediated a Russia–Ukraine exchange of 350 captives.
- When: April 2026.
- Total freed via UAE mediation: 6,305.
- Where: Arranged through UAE mediation.
The UAE said the operation marked its 21st mediation effort between Moscow and Kyiv since the start of the conflict.
The ministry reiterated that the UAE’s mediation reflects its role as a trusted channel for humanitarian agreements and its commitment to supporting efforts that ease the human impact of the war.
