.Russia mentioned Saturday it exchanged 103 Ukrainian soldiers held captive for an equal lot of Russian POWs in a swap offer agented by the United Arab Emirates.The Russian troops released in Sunday's swap were captured during Ukraine's incursion in to the Kursk location, which began on 6 August, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.There was no immediate verification from the Ukrainian aspect." As a result of the settlement method, 103 Russian combatants captured in the Kursk area were come back from area managed due to the Kyiv program," the Russian Defense Administrative agency mentioned." In gain, 103 Ukrainian soldiers hostages were actually surrendered."." At present, all Russian combatants get on the area of the Republic of Belarus, where they are being given along with the essential psychological and also clinical aid, and also a chance to contact their loved ones," the ministry incorporated.Despite continuous animosities, Russia and also Ukraine have actually taken care of to swap thousands of prisoners throughout the two-and-half-year problem, often in packages realtored by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia or even Turkey.The announcement happens only three full weeks after Russia and also Ukraine swapped 115 hostages each in a trade bargain likewise resolved by the UAE.