Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Indonesia and Russia Strengthen Ties
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
During the meeting, Prabowo invited Putin to visit Indonesia in 2026 or 2027, joking that India should not be the only country Putin travels to.
The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on military cooperation, nuclear energy development, and wheat exports.
Putin also reaffirmed Russia's commitment to maintaining energy supplies to India despite Western pressure.
This meeting highlights Russia's strategy to deepen engagement with nations in the Global South, particularly in the face of Western sanctions.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Indonesia in 2026 or 2027.
The invitation was made during a meeting in Moscow, where both leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties.
Focus areas included military cooperation, nuclear energy development, and wheat exports.
Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to maintaining uninterrupted energy supplies to India despite Western pressure.
The meeting underscored Russia's strategy to deepen engagement with major nations in the Global South.
- Who
- President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia and President Vladimir Putin of Russia
- What
- Indonesian President invited Russian President to visit Indonesia in 2026 or 2027
- When
- December 10, 2025
- Where
- Moscow, Russia
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties and counter Western influence and sanctions
Russia
Western Nations
Geopolitical Alliances
Russia
Russia seeks to strengthen ties with nations in the Global South, such as Indonesia, to counter Western influence and sanctions.
Western Nations
Western nations, particularly the United States, impose sanctions on Russia and pressure other countries to limit their engagement with Russia.
- Countries Involved
- Russia, Indonesia
- Invitation Details
- President Prabowo Subianto invited President Vladimir Putin to visit Indonesia in 2026 or 2027.
- Bilateral Relations
- Excellent state of bilateral ties between Russia and Indonesia.
- Focus Areas
- Military cooperation, nuclear energy development, and wheat exports.
- Recent High-Profile Visit
- Putin's visit to India, where he held extensive discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Energy Supplies
- Russia committed to maintaining uninterrupted energy supplies to India.
- Geopolitical Strategy
- Russia aims to deepen engagement with major nations in the Global South.
Sources
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