Ukraine war updates: Putin claims Russia has no interest in wider war; UAE mediates prisoner exchange

Russian President has stated that Russia has no intention of expanding the war beyond Ukraine. The comments were made during an interview with a former Fox News host. The details regarding the circumstances of the interview have not been disclosed. Ukrainian President announced changes to the leadership of the country’s armed forces, leading to speculation about the future direction of the conflict. The United Arab Emirates has facilitated a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with 100 prisoners released.