Russia and Ukraine’s Massive Prisoner Swap: 150 Captives Released in Tense UAE-led Negotiations
Video Credit: Oneindia - Duration: 03:10s - Published
Russia and Ukraine’s Massive Prisoner Swap: 150 Captives Released in Tense UAE-led Negotiations
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Russia and Ukraine have conducted their first prisoner exchange in two months, with each side releasing 150 soldiers.
The high-stakes negotiations, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, mark a critical moment in ongoing efforts to ease tensions between the two nations.The freed Russian soldiers were initially transferred to Belarus for medical care, psychological support, and the chance to reconnect with their families.
They will subsequently return to Russia for further rehabilitation.
Ukrainian troops, also released in equal numbers, were returned from Russian captivity as part of the carefully coordinated exchange.
#RussiaUkraineConflict #PrisonerSwap #DiplomaticBreakthrough #UAEPeaceEfforts #WarAndPeace #CaptivesReleased #HumanityInWar #ConflictResolution #GlobalDiplomacy #POWSwap #RussiaUkraineTensions #UAEInMediation #FreedomForSoldiers #FrontlineNegotiations #PathToPeace
Also Read
INS Tushil: India’s Advanced Stealth Frigate To Strengthen Navy By February 2025 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/ins-tushil-india-s-advanced-stealth-frigate-to-strengthen-navy-by-february-2025-4029035.html?ref=DMDesc
Azerbaijan President Blames Russian Soil For Plane Crash That Killed 38 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/azerbaijan-president-blames-russian-soil-for-plane-crash-that-killed-38-4028959.html?ref=DMDesc
Explained | Declining Support For Ukraine In Europe: What’s Behind The Shift?
A day after massive Russian strikes, Moscow now accuses Ukraine of sabotaging its own forces. Russian expert Andrey Marochko claims Kyiv lost nearly 4,000 troops in Lugansk alone within a week, including foreign fighters. Ukraine’s counteroffensives reportedly failed to stop Russian advances in Kharkov, Donetsk, and Lugansk. Russia maintains the initiative, launching precision strikes and accusing Ukraine of wasting troops and equipment. As Ukraine struggles to hold its defensive lines, Russia insists its objectives under the "special military operation" are steadily being fulfilled.
#RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWarLive #RussiaUkraineNews #UkraineWar #RussianUkraineWar #RussiaVsUkraine #UkraineRussiaConflict #UkraineRussiaWarNews #RussiaUkraineWarToday #RussiaUkraineWarUpdate #RussiaUkraineStream #UkraineWarUpdate #TrumpOnUkraineWar #BidenOnUkraineWar #UkraineCrisis #UkraineUnderAttack #UkraineRussiaTensions #UkraineInvasion
Also Read
Ukraine Confirms F-16 Loss, Pilot Killed While Intercepting Russian Missiles And Drones :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ukraine-confirms-f-16-loss-pilot-killed-while-intercepting-russian-missiles-and-drones-7786265.html?ref=DMDesc
Russia Unleashes Record Overnight Drone Attack On Ukraine Amid Peace Talks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-unleashes-record-overnight-drone-attack-on-ukraine-amid-peace-talks-4176255.html?ref=DMDesc
Ukrainian Ex-DJ Named As Alleged 'Mastermind' Of Russia Airbase Drone Attacks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ukrainian-ex-dj-named-as-alleged-mastermind-of-russia-airbase-drone-attacks-4171927.html?ref=DMDesc
~ED.420~HT.408~
Ukraine's freedom 'most important task' for foreign policy, German FM Wadephul says
Germany has been Ukraine’s second-largest military backer after the United States, whose continuing support under President Donald Trump is in doubt.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/30/ukraines-freedom-most-important-task-for-foreign-policy-german-fm-wadephul-says
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published
Suspects in the March 2024 Crocus City Hall massacre that killed 149 people have reportedly told Russian investigators that a Ukrainian state entity ordered the attack. According to interrogation transcripts cited by Russian media, the attackers — all Tajik nationals — said the assault was executed by ISIS-K but coordinated through a handler named "Saifullo" linked to Ukraine.
The suspects were allegedly promised $13,000 each and instructed to flee to Kiev after the attack. They claimed their weapons came from Ukraine, with operational guidance originating from Türkiye and Afghanistan. Ukraine has denied any role in the incident, though it has previously admitted to sabotage inside Russian territory. The attack, which also injured over 600 people, marks one of the deadliest in Russia in recent memory. Questions persist around the true orchestrators of the massacre and whether foreign intelligence or proxy actors were involved.
#MoscowAttack #CrocusCityHall #RussiaUkraine #ISISK #UkraineTerrorAllegation #RussiaNews #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #RussiaSecurity #Putin #UkraineSabotage #TerrorInRussia #RussianMedia #UkraineDenies #ProxyWar #IslamicState #CrisisInEurope #TajikSuspects #KievInvolvement #WarOnTerror
~HT.408~
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced Ukraine is now fully aligning with European Union sanctions on Iran. In a dramatic statement, Zelenskyy accused Iran of supporting external terror campaigns, engaging in brutal domestic repression, and forging a dangerous alliance with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The move marks Kyiv’s most aggressive stance against Tehran, extending Ukraine's sanctions policy beyond Russia to its geopolitical backers. Zelenskyy labeled the Iranian government “one of the most brutal regimes in the world” and said Ukraine would contribute to targeting Iranian individuals, companies, and entities involved in both weapons production and regional destabilization. He emphasized the global importance of sanctions against both Russia and its partners. The announcement comes as Iran and Russia deepen defense ties amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
#Zelensky #UkraineIran #IranSanctions #EUAlignment #PutinIran #RussiaWar #KyivPolitics #IranRegime #SanctionsNow #UkraineNews #Geopolitics #VolodymyrZelensky #IranCrackdown #Tehran #PutinAllies #IranRussiaTies #EUforeignpolicy #UkraineWar #MiddleEastPolitics #IranianSanctions
Dozens of MPs have called on Sir Keir Starmer to "urgently" establish a Ukraine-style visa to allow Gazans with family in the UK to come to Britain. Sky News
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called U.S. President Donald Trump a “courageous man,” saying he once again respects America under Trump’s leadership. During his visit to Belarus, Putin praised Trump for surviving last year’s assassination attempt and credited him with restoring direct U.S.-Russia communications.
Trump emphasized that the wars in Ukraine and Gaza wouldn’t have happened under his presidency. Putin, speaking from Minsk, also said Trump is sincerely trying to broker peace in Ukraine. Since returning to office, Trump has reportedly spoken to Putin five times, reigniting direct channels cut off under Biden. The remarks underscore a dramatic shift in global tone and U.S. diplomacy under Trump’s second term.
#TrumpSpeech #PutinTrump #TrumpVsBiden #TrumpNews #GlobalRespect #ResoluteDesk #PutinPraisesTrump #XiRespectsTrump #TrumpPresidency #WhiteHouse #USLeadership #BidenFailure #ChinaUSRelations #RussiaUSRelations #Geopolitics #Trump2025 #TrumpForeignPolicy #AmericaFirst #TrumpIsBack #BidenCriticism
~HT.318~ED.102~GR.122~
Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners, including opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski
The Belarus president pardoned several prisoners on Saturday during the visit of US special envoy Keith Kellogg in a move to ease tensions with the West.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/21/exclusive-belarus-releases-political-prisoners-including-opposition-leader-siarhei-tsikhan
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published
Jordan’s skies turned into a battlefield as its air defense systems shot down Iranian missiles and drones crossing into its airspace, reportedly aimed at Israel. Terrified citizens in Amman watched as interceptors lit up the night sky. The escalating Iran-Israel conflict is now dragging regional players like Jordan and the UAE into the chaos.
#IranIsraelWar #JordanMissileDefense #MiddleEastConflict #UAEFlights #IsraelIran #JordanAirDefense #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #IranMissiles #KingAbdullah #UAEAirlines #WarInMiddleEast #FlightSuspension #Amman #IranDrones #MiddleEastTensions
Also Read
Donald Trump Says Iran Will Not Win War, Should Push For Talk Before It's Too Late :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-says-iran-will-not-win-war-should-push-for-talk-before-its-too-late-4183539.html?ref=DMDesc
US To Impose Travel Restrictions On 36 Countries: Check List Here :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-to-impose-travel-restrictions-on-36-countries-check-list-here-4182641.html?ref=DMDesc
From Truman to Trump: How the US-Israel Bond Is Reshaping the Middle East :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/from-truman-to-trump-how-the-us-israel-bond-is-reshaping-the-middle-east-4180929.html?ref=DMDesc
Amid soaring Israel-Iran tensions, dramatic images on social media show three ships engulfed in flames off the Gulf of Oman near the critical Strait of Hormuz. While authenticity remains unverified, NASA’s FIRMS data also detected fires in the same zone. The area, a vital artery for global oil, has long been a flashpoint. No official Emirati response has surfaced yet. As Israel pounds Iran’s military sites, fears rise over possible retaliation through trade disruption, especially a blockade of Hormuz, which sees over 20 million barrels of oil pass daily.
#IsraelIranTensions #StraitOfHormuz #GulfOfOmanFire #MiddleEastCrisis #OilTradeThreat #ShipFireGulf #HormuzBlockadeFears #FIRMSData #IranStrikeBack #IsraelIranWar #OilRouteAtRisk #GlobalOilSupply #MaritimeSecurity #TankerFirePhotos #UnverifiedImages #GeopoliticalFlashpoint #TehranVsTelAviv #HormuzCrisis #GulfMaritimeAlert #BreakingMiddleEast
~HT.318~ED.346~GR.125~
Four major Arab nations — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan — have strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes on Iran, labeling them as violations of sovereignty and international law. Riyadh has called for urgent UN Security Council intervention, while the UAE urged maximum restraint. Kuwait and Jordan warned the strikes threaten Middle East stability. All four nations demand immediate global action to prevent the outbreak of a larger regional war, as fears of a wider Islamic world backlash begin to grow.
#ArabWorldCondemnsIsrael #MiddleEastCrisis #IsraelIranConflict #SaudiCondemnsStrikes #UAEPeaceCall #JordanWarning #KuwaitSlamsIsrael #UNSecurityCouncil #WestAsiaTensions #IsraelUnderFire #RegionalStabilityThreat #SovereigntyViolation #UNMustAct #ArabUnity #NoToWar #OperationRisingLionFallout #MiddleEastFlashpoint #IslamicWorldResponse #DiplomacyOverWar #ArabNationsUnite
~HT.318~ED.346~GR.125~
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor clarified India’s position on third-party mediation amid Operation Sindoor. He revealed that several global powers—including the U.S., France, UAE, and Saudi Arabia—reached out following India’s retaliatory strikes. Tharoor emphasized that India is not seeking war, but acted against terrorism. Any message relayed to Pakistan was indirect, not part of a formal mediation process. Tharoor reaffirmed that India never initiated aggression, maintaining a clear stance: “If they stop, we stop.”
#OperationSindoor #IndiaPakistan #ShashiTharoor #NoMediation #AntiTerrorStrike #IndiaStandsFirm #PakistanTerror #TharoorStatement #IndiaForeignPolicy #WarOnTerror #IndiaNews #GlobalDiplomacy #NoToWar #IndianArmy #IndiaDefence #UAE #USIndiaRelations #France #SaudiArabia #IndiaPeace #SecurityFirst #RetaliationNotWar #IndiaResponds #IndiaPakistanTensions #IndiaSpeaks #BreakingNews #ANI #PeaceNotWar #IndiaInFocus #GeoPolitics #TerrorResponse
Also Read
Congress Vs Shashi Tharoor Strife Deepens: Party Says He's Part Of Family, MP Hits Out At Critics :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/congress-vs-shashi-tharoor-strife-deepens-party-says-hes-part-of-family-mp-hits-out-at-critics-4167287.html?ref=DMDesc
Multi-Party Indian Delegation In Guyana Backs Tharoor’s Tough Message On Terrorism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/multi-party-indian-delegation-in-guyana-backs-tharoor-s-tough-message-on-terrorism-4164031.html?ref=DMDesc
Shashi Tharoor Says 'I Don't Work For Govt', Backs Operation Sindoor As India's Response To Pahalgam Attack :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/shashi-tharoor-says-i-dont-work-for-govt-backs-operation-sindoor-as-indias-response-to-pahalgam-4163119.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.318~ED.102~
In a dramatic diplomatic twist, Gulf powerhouses Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar reportedly urged President Trump to stand down from launching a military strike on Iran. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ), and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani warned that such action could provoke devastating Iranian retaliation—especially against U.S. bases on Gulf soil. As fears of regional chaos mounted, the Gulf leaders pushed Trump toward diplomacy and a new nuclear deal instead of confrontation. Trump, meanwhile, told Israeli PM Netanyahu to hold back on unilateral action and hinted that a “very strong document” with Iran could be signed soon.
#Trump #IranStrike #MBS #MBZ #EmirTamim #GulfDiplomacy #MiddleEastCrisis #TrumpIranTensions #SaudiArabia #UAE #Qatar #IranDeal #TrumpForeignPolicy #NoWarWithIran #GulfStates
Also Read
Appeals Court Allows Trump To Continue Collecting Tariffs Under Emergency Powers Law For Now :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/appeals-court-allows-trump-to-continue-collecting-tariffs-under-emergency-powers-law-for-now-4167703.html?ref=DMDesc
Harvard Granted One Month Extension In Trump Dispute Over International Student Ban: Reports :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/harvard-granted-one-month-extension-in-trump-dispute-over-international-student-ban-reports-4167515.html?ref=DMDesc
Elon Musk Exits Trump Administration After Slamming ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on His Way Out :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/elon-musk-exits-trump-administration-after-slamming-big-beautiful-bill-on-his-way-out-4166709.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.318~ED.346~
In a bold statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the Oreshnik ballistic missile as a “game-changer” in Russia’s defense capabilities, following its successful use in a strike on a..
In a surprising turn, former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a peace plan for Ukraine, which could reshape the current trajectory of the conflict. The plan, proposed by Hungarian..
![Putin’s Army UNSTOPPABLE In Ukraine? Kyiv’s Defense COLLAPSES After Losing 4,000 Troops In One Week [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250630/1415176674-Putin-Army-UNSTOPPABLE-In-Ukraine-Kyiv.jpg)
![Ukraine's freedom 'most important task' for foreign policy, German FM Wadephul says [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250630/1415161210-Ukraine-freedom-most-important-task-for-foreign.jpg)
![SHOCKING New Claims Emerge As Ukraine BLAMED For Moscow Crocus City Hall Massacre | 149 Killed [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250630/1415151938-SHOCKING-New-Claims-Emerge-As-Ukraine-BLAMED-For.jpg)
![Zelensky IMPOSES Sanctions On Iran, Aligns With EU To Punish ‘Internal Repression’ And Terror Links [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250630/1415148942-Zelensky-IMPOSES-Sanctions-On-Iran-Aligns-With-EU.jpg)
![Trump Claims Putin And Xi Now Respect America Again, Slams Biden’s ‘Incompetent’ Presidency [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250628/1414999216-Trump-Claims-Putin-And-Xi-Now-Respect-America.jpg)
![‘I never expected he would be freed’ wife of released Belarusian opposition leader tells France 24 [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250623/1414567374-never-expected-he-would-be-freed-wife.jpg)
![Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners, including opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250622/1414487290-Exclusive-Belarus-releases-political-prisoners-including-opposition-leader.jpg)
![Jordan Shoots Down Iranian Missiles Over its Skies |Middle East War Deepens, Jordanian King warns EU [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250618/1414224074-Jordan-Shoots-Down-Iranian-Missiles-Over-its-Skies.jpg)
![Strait Of Hormuz In CHAOS: Three Ships Ablaze Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Israel-Iran Conflict [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250618/1414186392-Strait-Of-Hormuz-In-CHAOS-Three-Ships-Ablaze.jpg)
![Saudi Arabia's MBS & UAE Warn Netanyahu | BIG Retaliation By Islamic World To Punish Israel? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250614/1413859874-Saudi-Arabia-MBS-UAE-Warn-Netanyahu.jpg)
![Shashi Tharoor TEARS INTO U.S ‘Mediation’ In India-PAK Ceasefire | Delegation SLAMS West’s Media [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250530/1412438754-Shashi-Tharoor-TEARS-INTO-Mediation-In.jpg)
![Gulf Royals Begged Trump to Halt Iran Strike? MBS, MBZ, Emir Tamim Warned Trump About War With Iran [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250530/1412417652-Gulf-Royals-Begged-Trump-to-Halt-Iran-Strike.jpg)
![Putin Hails Oreshnik Ballistic Missile as ‘Game-Changer’; Big Warning After Massive Kazan Strike [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241222/1396814440-Putin-Hails-Oreshnik-Ballistic-Missile-as-Game-Changer.jpg)
![Trump’s Shocking Move for Ukraine Peace! Could Trump, Orban’s Christmas Peace Plan End Ukraine War? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241216/1396303932-Trump-Shocking-Move-for-Ukraine-Peace!-Could.jpg)
