Bahrain applauds UAE-brokered prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine
The Kingdom of Bahran has expressed its approval of the United Arab Emirates’ mediation that led to a fresh prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, involving 540 captives from both warring sides.
In an official statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterised the swap as a constructive and positive humanitarian measure that bolsters efforts to de-escalate the conflict and improves the chances for a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
Diplomatic Praise
The ministry lauded the UAE’s diplomatic and humanitarian initiatives, noting that since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, the Emirates have orchestrated 27 mediation rounds that have secured the release of 8,537 prisoners.
Commitment to Peace
Bahrain reaffirmed its backing for all regional and international efforts aimed at concluding the war through dialogue and peaceful means, mitigating the humanitarian fallout, and advancing security, stability and enduring peace on both a regional and global scale.
