In a series of significant developments, Russia and Ukraine have conducted multiple prisoner exchanges, facilitating the return of numerous soldiers and civilians. The most notable includes the release of Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Khilyuk after three years of captivity, as well as former mayors from Kherson and Mykolaiv. Reports indicate that a total of 292 captives were exchanged, with both sides reporting the successful return of prisoners, including representatives from defense forces. Concurrently, humanitarian efforts have led to the identification and repatriation of approximately 6,000 bodies of war casualties, with Ukraine receiving around 1,000 bodies of its fallen soldiers. These exchanges mark the 68th occurrence and reflect ongoing mediation efforts, including support from the UAE.