Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 115 prisoners each on Saturday, thanks to successful mediation by the UAE , according to an Emirati official. This marks the seventh exchange facilitated by the UAE since the start of 2024. The UAE official, who spoke to Reuters under the condition of anonymity, noted that this is the first prisoner exchange since Ukraine's recent offensive inside Russia. Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine in 2022. To date, the UAE has mediated the release of 1,788 prisoners UAE officials emphasized their unique ability to engage with a wide range of international actors, enabling them to effectively promote cooperation and security. Including those set to be released today, the UAE has facilitated the release of 1,788 prisoners so far. Earlier this month, Ukrainian forces launched a surprise attack in Russia’s Kursk region. Kyiv claims to have established a buffer zone in an area used by Russia to target Ukrainian sites, according to Reuters....