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Putin and Prabowo Deepen Russia–Indonesia Partnership in Kremlin Talks

The talks showcased expanding cooperation across defense, energy, trade under Jakarta’s non‑aligned approach.

Overview

  • Putin called military‑technical ties with Indonesia highly reliable and highlighted ongoing training of Indonesian personnel at Russian institutions with readiness to expand.
  • Russia offered specialists to support Indonesia’s planned first nuclear power plant, which Jakarta targets for 2032 with about 500 MW capacity.
  • Prabowo invited Putin for a state visit in 2026 or 2027, and the Russian leader said he would do so.
  • Putin cited a 17% rise in bilateral trade over the first nine months, noting Indonesia’s slight agricultural surplus with Russia.
  • Moscow flagged a recent dip in wheat exports but said shipments resumed in October after certification agreements, while welcoming Indonesia’s BRICS role and ongoing EAEU free‑trade talks.