Russian President Vladimir Putin with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto at the Kremlin. (Reuters)
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Prabowo Invites Putin to Indonesia, Jokes "India Shouldn't Be Only Country"

  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto invited Russian President Vladimir Putin for a state visit to Indonesia.
  • The invitation was extended during their meeting in Moscow, with a proposed timeline of 2026 or 2027.
  • Prabowo jokingly remarked that India shouldn't be the only country Putin travels to, referencing Putin's recent visit to India.
  • Putin's recent high-profile visit to India involved talks with PM Modi on defence, energy, trade, and geopolitical issues.
  • During his India visit, Putin offered uninterrupted fuel shipments to India amid US pressure, while Russia also seeks to diversify wheat exports to Asia.

Why It Matters: This invite shows Indonesia's non-aligned stance amid shifting global power dynamics.

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