MOSCOW, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Russia and Ukraine on Monday exchanged 150 prisoners from each side, who were captured during their ongoing conflict, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday on Telegram that 189 Ukrainians returned home, including servicemen and two civilians captured in Mariupol.
The United Arab Emirates provided mediation efforts for the military swap, the Russian Defense Ministry said. ■