UAE: A new prisoner swap mediation between Russia and Ukraine

25 November 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

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

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