Ukraine said on 16/11/2025 that it has agreed to resume a new prisoner swap process with Russia during recent consultations mediated by Turkey and UAE.
From the Emirati side, the process is overseen by National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed and his advisory team.
The note explores the adopted mechanism to facilitate the prisoner swap, including:
- The Emirati role
- Challenges facing the process
- UAE’s stance and strategy








