Indonesia and Russia hold first joint naval exercises – DW – 11/04/2024
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As Indonesia's new president, Prabowo Subianto, seeks to deepen ties with Russia, the Indonesian and Russian navies began five days of joint exercises in the Java Sea.

Summary

Indonesia and Russia have commenced their first joint naval exercises in the Java Sea, aimed at strengthening diplomatic and defense ties. Russian warships arrived with helicopters and support vessels, engaging in knowledge exchanges with the Indonesian navy.

Although traditionally non-aligned, newly elected Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto seeks closer ties with Russia, continuing a $1.1 billion fighter jet deal despite potential U.S. sanctions.

Despite Indonesia’s neutral foreign policy, President Prabowo Subianto seeks closer defense ties with Russia.

  • Riddick3001English
    6•12 hours ago

    Also, maybe it’s part of being" neutral", yet the future will tell where this (alleged of human rights abuses) tiktok president is going

    " DW Asia-Pacific Bureau Chief Georg Matthes, however, is certain that Indonesia is still trying to remain non-aligned in international politics, despite the exercises with Russia.

    “These trainings are quite important for Indonesian military, but it’s not something uncommon. They recently conducted a similar training with German naval vessels,” Matthes said, also mentioning the massive annual “Super Garuda Shield” exercises that Indonesia has conducted with the United States since 2006.