Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners again.

According to a statement from the Russian defense ministry, each side handed over 205 people, and this exchange was carried out with the mediation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that this exchange was carried out within the framework of the "205-for-205" swap, and with the mediation of the UAE.

The previous prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place on April 19. At that time as well, the UAE had acted as a mediator.