Peace efforts theme
Will Lavrov's relatives have to arrange for a portrait to try to get information about what has happened to him, as it seems that Lavrov has just made a statement to Tass where he recognizes Ukraine as a country?
Lavrov: It is not realistic to meet in the Vatican. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov states that a second round of talks with Ukraine is to be expected but that it is not realistic to expect them to take place in the Vatican, writes Russian Tass. Although the Vatican and Pope Leo XIV have opened up to hosting the talks, Lavrov describes it as uncomfortable for two Orthodox countries to meet there. See the segment on SVT News.
Joyful scenes as released prisoners reunite with loved ones. On Friday, Russia and Ukraine released 390 prisoners each in the largest prisoner exchange of the war so far, according to Reuters.In the clip, they are welcomed by family and friends at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Many have gathered at the site with portraits of missing relatives in the hope that someone will recognize their loved ones and have information about what has happened to them. See the segment on SVT News.