Putin to Meet Seychelles President Herminie for Talks

Middle Eastern coverage focuses less on Seychelles itself and more on the Kremlin’s message about possible talks with Ukraine. Outlets highlight that Putin is described as open to meeting Zelenskyy only once a settlement is nearly finalized, suggesting Moscow wants to appear flexible without changing its demands. Commentators expect Russia to keep using meetings with non‑Western leaders to show it still has partners while the war in Ukraine continues.

• •Kremlin officials link any Putin–Zelenskyy summit to a near‑final peace settlement rather than early‑stage talks.
• •Middle Eastern outlets interpret the Kremlin’s comments as an attempt to show openness to diplomacy without offering concessions on territory.
• •Regional commentators say Russia uses visits by leaders like Patrick Herminie to demonstrate that it maintains ties outside the West.
• •Coverage in the region connects Russia’s outreach to Seychelles with its broader search for allies in Africa and the Indian Ocean.
• •Commentators expect Moscow to keep pairing messages about possible Ukraine talks with high‑profile meetings with non‑Western leaders.